Whatever you do, don't get one of those ones on the end of a rope. Spend the extra cash and get one on a telescoping pole.
I've got one with a cage or two pronged claw that works great. There is another type that has a sticky ball at the end I've heard good things about called the Max stick retriever on infinitediscs.
Finally was able to give this a listen this past week. Awesome playlist. Great for some background nostalgia while working.