We use the netgear all the time, but like noisycow said we get a lot or remarks from the IT guys, they believe if the don't spend a fortune on the gear it is no good.
Hardware is coming down all the time and there is a price for a switch, depending on it being 24,48 poe or not that you are paying for a brand name

“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”