Which Berry?

Soon to be new owner wants opinions about which to get. I'm a technically and computer savvy 50+ geek that has intentionally avoided smartphones, even keeping my Razr data/text plan crippled, because of the addiction factor(s). But it's past time for my lovely Missus to have something else to glare at me about.

Call quality is important. Texting, browsing, et al, will become so immediately. MS Exchange is a factor. Verizon is my carrier. 9630? Storm 2? Something else? Any reason to prefer a non-BB like the Omnia II or an LG Touch instead? What do I want and why?