Which to buy, Sony Bravia 40" 1080p or Samsung 40" 1080p???

Please help! I know nothing about tv's and don't know which to buy my boyfriend for Christmas.
The Sony Bravia 40" 1080p 40S4100 or the Samsung 40" 1080p LN40A530.
They are both offered for the same price ($999.99) at best buy, but I found the Sony for $100 cheaper somewhere else.
Which would you recommend? He has a PS3 and a bunch of blu-ray movies and watched a lot of sports.

I would probably go with the Sony they are both at the top of the line as in brand wise but I think Sony is a better brand.  

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