24p Switch Recommendations? stackable gig-e managed

Hello,

I would greatly appreciate opinions, experiences, recommendations, or condemnations.

Need recommendations for 2 new switches for a new network.

Under 1000 each STRONG preference for under 1000 combined. These numbers includ any gbics.

Wants:
-stackable (up to 4 switches or more) in a loop
-24 ports or more, all gigabit
-intuitive and bug-free interface (NO CISCO, NO NORTEL, DOUBLE NO SITE MANGLER)
-managed, with the following exception not so much because I need it but because I might want it later.
-strong preference for channel bonding or similar so I can use 2 ports on a server
-slight preference for some form of power redundancy

Avoid:
-GBICS not included in price.
-slight preference for fanless and diskless units OR redundant fans.


ok . . . ok . . . if you feel strongly about it you can suggest nortel or cisco products :-)


Thank you kind people, I look forward to your replies.

I personally like the HP ones or if budget doesn't allow maybe Netgear or D-Link.