Honestly, I think it is just personal preference. I do think that Huggies style diapers (which includes most store brands like CVS and Costco) tend to work better for skinnier babies. If you liked Pampers, try Luvs. They are also made by P&G and have a similar cut and style to the Pampers. They do have a Newborn size.
I am not at all brand loyal this time, I use whatever I can find the cheapest (which surprisingly is often the name brands because there are usually lots of coupons). I just don't find there to be that much difference between any of them. Certainly not, IMO, a difference worth paying for.
Beth, mom to older DD (8/01) and younger DD (10/06) and always missing Leah (4/22 - 5/1/05)