I must admit that I am a crackberry (someone addicted to Blackberry) and enjoy using the Curve. Although it took me quite a while to get use to is (I am a former Razr owner) it was well worth it.
Internet access and music capabilites are becoming the standard for most phones. Plus, with new attractive designs there is something for everybody. I love how newer phones look so sleek like something out of a Jason Bourne movie or any action flick.
Unlike some phones [*cough* iPhone] you don't have to read/analyze a user's manual. Just turn on and go.
Here are some of my favorites that will be released or are available now:

This here is the Nokia 3600 Slide phone. I love this color, with a 3.2 megapixel photo and video quality. Hold it against the television to share photos and videos. It also has background noise cancellation, maps and can hold about 3000 songs (with a card that is). Should be available this year if not already.

In my opinion, the Bentley of smartphones. The highly desired Blackberry Bold. Doesn't it look sexy? I feel like I should be working overseas with a high demand corporate job with this phone.
The most fastest, quickest and powerful blackberry to date! High speed internet, you can transfer music from iTunes to the phone, maps, better service, ability to multi task using the phone's features while literally using the phone! I don't know about you but I'm sold! However I have Verizon Wireless and knowing them, I won't be able to get the phone until 2022! lol
Coming soon to all you lucky AT&T customers :p

Whomp whomp! (lol) the iPhone. What can be said about the iPhone that Steve Jobs hasn't already bragged about? My significant other has this phone and for the life of me I still don't know how to work it! Not to mention that iPhone manuals for dummies sell like hotcakes at the bookstore (LOL!) It has alot of cool applications and it looks good...enough said! lol

This phone is the jack of all trades. Not only does it have a touch screen like the iPhone, but it flips into a querty keyboard for smooth texting! Available through Verizon Wireless *drums roll* and perfect for users who use VCAST. You can surf the web and bookmark your favorite sites (like this blog for instance), with access to news, sports and entertainment!
This phone is the Samsung Glyde and I really like it. When I get tired of the Blackberry Curve (which may never happen), I might want to get my hands on this one.