I voted Icom (I see lots did). I have the A23 Nav Com, been very happy with the limited use I've given it.
Their new Icom A24 Nav Com has something that would seem pretty useful, a flip flop of sorts. I'd like to try one (it's also a bit more full sized than the diminutive A23).
All that said, that Vertex Spirit with the 2m ham band would be one to consider very seriously. Also has a Li-ion battery pack, which I imagine is superrior to the NiMH packs of the Icoms. Still, I always seem drawn to Icom products.