The whole point of "WiFi" is that WiFi certified stuff is certified to work with other WiFi certified stuff, of any brand. Any given manufacturer might have extra features that work only between products of that manufacturer, but basic connectivity will be there with any combination of brands.
I prefer Linksys because they use robust RP-TNC antenna connectors. RP-SMA is too fragile for any application but a Girl Scout camp.
I have not been impressed with any 802.11N gear. Bad reviews all around, and the standard has not ben finalized and published. Let some sucker be the beta tester for 802.11N. Do not be that sucker.