Alternative to iPhone

Before i start, please please please do not let this thread degenerate to a apple vs world debate!

Had my 3GS for ages now and since have not kept up to date with other phones. Few days ago I dropped my iPhone and smashed it. It's getting repaired but I was getting bored of it anyway. I happen to think the iPhone is rubbish as a phone but great as a mobile device for stuff like apps and emails.

My requirements are:

Must have a decent email facility which supports Exchange as much as possible. Contacts, calendar, etc. Not really bothered with POP etc.

Decent battery life compared to iPhone 3

Decent touch screen. Must be as good as iPhone.

Decent song management

Choices are iPhone 4 or a new smart phone. but which?

Most popular seem to be HTC Desire HD, Google Nexus, Samsung Galaxy?

Hate samsung phones. OH has had them for last 3 phones and I hate them all, can't get along with the UI and menu system.

I'm guessing android OS is going to be a given? Have windows phones come along in the recent times?

I already know what the iPhone can and can't do so please no preaching. I just fancy a change, and I have an iPad to satisfy my apple requirements. I however do not know much about other competitive phones and features, so interested if there are any that I could possibly buy as a replacement.

Just a heads up on the iphone 4.

Battery life is much better, a flash on the camera brings it back into the real world, very good screen compared with the 3GS.
I like the 4, the 3GS was just about bearable. I dont think i would have got either of them if My Holtz hadnt played with them
I stuck with Nokia for years then iphones came along. I`ve not had a modern android or wondows phone but my old xda mini is still going strong after 6 years.

[sv4me]

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (what i'll be getting next I hope ) comes highly recommended by my mate who works in carphone warehouse

HTC Desire S is my other choice, will come down to what I can get as a free upgrade

As of 6.5, Windows is still ****, though I do wonder when I hear some iPhone stories, if they're actually any better. Not tried Windows Phone 7.

wait till end of June for Iphone 5 and see how they have improved that?

I have a HTC Trophy on the windows 7 Platform...

I really rate it, I have convinced 3 other people to avoid the 3Gs and go with this handset.

Its quite simple and there aren't millions of apps, but its normally a free handset on cheaper tariffs.

[Brettus]

Originally Posted by TC3

wait till end of June for Iphone 5 and see how they have improved that?

iPhone 5 is likely to be delayed, the current thinking is announced at the autumn event for ipod touch etc and available early 2012. worth waiting to check on the june announcement though just in case all the rumours are false

[hindle8907]

andorid or ios, but dont what ever you do go os7 imo its lacks in every department compared to the opposition's.

have galaxy s - is pretty good, traded a 3gs for it and am happy. the battery aint all that a days use will cane it.
regards text and email - have you thought about a blackberry?

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by sv4me

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (what i'll be getting next I hope ) comes highly recommended by my mate who works in carphone warehouse

HTC Desire S is my other choice, will come down to what I can get as a free upgrade

The ARC is a VERY capable phone.

However I went for the Xperia Play cos I want to play Gran Turismo on my phone (well avtually Final Fantasy 7)