The description pretty much states it, I'm looking for a fast MS HDTV thats around 26" for under $900. Something portable would defintiely be a plus. Can anyone point me in the right direction or tell me what they use?

moving..

Shop LCDs, get one with a 1280x720 native resolution HDMI and component

judge the picture quality yourself.

I'm partial to Sharp and Samsung, but I've heard lots of good things about Westinghouse, and Sony.

Westinghouse will probably get you the lowest cost though.

http://samsung.com/Products/TV/LCDTV/LNS2738DXXAA.asp

Heres a few specs:
Price:$800 USD
Native Resolution:1280x720
Contrast:Dynamic 3000:1
HDMI:Yes
CVI:Yes
Optical:Yes
PC RGB:Yes
etc.... click link for more

I'm actually buying this hdtv tonight in about 3-6 hours so I'll reply when I get back with it... hopefully it's not all sold out or something.

spend another $200 and get a 37" 1080P westinghouse

Well... I found a better offer and a better size. Instead of 27" I'm getting 32" but still samsung... it's your money but I would say the Samsung 27"LCD is a good hdtv thats built for gaming and movies and such with no lag and good connections.

Sorry I cant help ya out anymore and going off-topic...

Vivek, I'm looking at getting one on NewEgg
It's a 27" Olevia, 8 ms response time, 1600:1 contraste ratio
all that for $500 plus 30 or 40 shipping