While there is some prestige value to owning a Sony over a Samsung flat lcd TV, as Sony flat lcd TV isn't a better TV. A Sony plasma TV is a better TV in some ways than flat lcd TVs, but the like products are equal in quality.
Samsung TV's are generally less expensive, but have less technological features available, whereas Sony TV's cost about $100, but offer a slew of technology innovations.
Well.. I cant say Sony. Their 2007-2008 LCD TVs are recalled because they may melt by overheating and catch fire. This is the notice in Sony US official website...