I too like the cast iron pan.

The other pan that I love is the Steka $2.99 non stick aluminum pan from IKEA.

It does the job, lasts about a year or so, and when the non-stick starts getting beat up, I can recycle it and not worry about the cost. Not the most enviro friendly option, but it's worked for me. However, now I may head out to the restaurant supply shop and pick up something a little more robust.