When I looked a couple of years ago, the Samsungs seemed the best performers, and well priced.
I got a LE26C450, which I've been happy with picture and sound. Though I think that is discontinued the current EH5000s look similar to the C450 in features, (no internet TV but USB playback), and I've seen 32" ones for avbout £299.
One thing to be aware of the C450 doesn't recognise anamorphic VOBs and MPGs from USB, so unconverted DVD rips appear squashed. Not sure if that's an issue with the newer models.
Hope this helps.