Well here I can't buy local:
Staple: Sony, and NEC. Both are over priced, and they only have 3 models of each, all in the value line.
Wal-Mart: MAG value, 15,17,19" but nothing on them so you can't compare. Also over priced
Local shops: Digi-view brand... 'nuff said. Maybe MAG.
That leaves me with mail order only. And since I can't see them first, I buy sony or viewsonic because I trust that they will be good.