I think Samsung has a pretty good name in the TV market.
DLP isn't any more or less reliable than LCD.. they both have their strengths and weaknesses. It used to be LCD had difficulty with decent black levels and DLPs had problems with the rainbow effect, but current generation TVs on both technologies have come a long way (if you stick with good brands).
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6463_7-5023901-4.html