Time To Get A New Phone

I am hoping to get a new phone soon and want a smart phone. The trouble is, what kind? I was looking online today and started feeling overwhelmed. My first thought was an iphone, but then I like the android keyboard. I can get a blackberry for free, and I have heard about the blackberry playbook. The problem is getting a phone is sort of like a commitment, at least a two-year commitment, as that is how long my contract will be. So I want to get the right one. I need a phone that connects to the internet and that I can do messaging on. (My current phone is awful to use for messaging, and I refuse.) But I would like to get on board with that. I am kind of excited. I think a smart phone will open opportunties for me.