If you're in or near a decent sized city, there are multiple options - windows are nearly a cottage industry in many regions. There are a lot more choices out there than the ones you've listed. For what it's worth, my opinions (and i'm sure others differ) on them are as such:
Marvin - A high quality product, a clear step above the others on your list in terms of quality control, hardware, materials, and how the window units are detailed to deal with water infiltration, ease of maintenance, and general longevity. Their turn-around times tend to be quite short. All that said, you pay for it. I've had several projects with Marvin windows installed - no problems to date.
Pella and Anderson i'll put in a similar cagegory. They're both a good improvement over what most spec. hombuilders install. They should hold up pretty well. Hardware, weatherstripping, etc. is, for the most part, middle of the road.
Other - the options run the gammut - total junk to mahogony sashes clad with soldered zinc or copper sheathing.
I'm an architect and have done numerous renovations over the years, and different products answer better to different applications. My first rules of thumb are to stick to your budget and get what you need. Windows that will see a lot of use or are exposed to harsh conditions (south and west facing, high winds, wind driven rain or sea water, etc.) should be budgeted with a practical level of quality in mind. If you can't afford to do it right the first time, you probably can't afford to do it twice.
Sometimes it's not possible to afford a decent level of quality all at once. In that case, you might consider replacing them incrementally over time. The Marvin truck shows up at my next door neighbor's house every June - they do one or two rooms per year. They started with the worst ones and should have them all done soon. If you do this, go with a company that's been around a long time and has some consistancy with their product.
I've seen too many problems with vinyl window over the years to ever recommend them. Over time, especially with a lot of sun exposure and temperature changes, i've seen them warp to where they don't seal well or simply don't open or close easily or at all. If budget dictates vinyl windows, make sure you go with a company that you think may be around (such as Anderson or Pella). Anderson makes a fiberglass window (Renewal), which we've had good luck with - very stable and strong.
Also, be sure to look into the glazing. Most manufacturers are using double pane insulated panes - gasgets do go bad - find out who manufactures their glass and what the warranty is for the glazing and its seals.
One more note, will you be installing new windows, or simply new sash kits? For the older double hungs, the sash kits are often a practical option. They will alter the appearance of the window to some degree - if you're in a historic district you may be limited on this.
My general soap box is this - these are holes in the walls of your home - don't buy junk or you'll wind up paying in ways far beyond the cost of new windows, and make sure they're installed correctly with proper flashing, drainage, and sealant.
Paul Hubbman