Phone time

When last I wrote about this, over two years ago, I was looking to replace a failing phone with something interesting. I didn't find anything interesting, and instead switched to an older but functional Motorola flip. That somewhat crappy phone may have just crapped it's last (makes calls and connects, but audio doesn't work at all), so I should really get something else. Suggestions? I no longer consider laptop tethering a critical application, and I'm willing to switch carriers.

The iPhone, something Android, N900, Pre, or just another $50 GSM flip phone and living contract-free? Sell me on something, people.