I built two wheels with specialized front hubs, they are absolutely fine. I don't know why there are so many floating around out there, but they're good quality and never more than 12 bucks. I wouldn't use the no-name one, because for a few dollars more, you can get the specialized.

Shimano LX and XT hubs (front and rear) are some of the best deals out there. Crazy cheap for good quality Shimano. The non-disk brake ones got cheap when disk brakes became standard for mtn bikes.

Nashbar's also got Ultegra front hubs for 19.99 right now. And Campy Record for 49.99!