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I've always used GoDaddy.  They seem to have promo codes available quite regularly where you can get the first year for a couple of bucks.  Check RetailMeNot.com and other promo code sites and/or watch SlickDeals.  Shouldn't take long for something to come up.

I'd recommend Private Registration services, so that when someone does a Whois on your domain, they don't get your personal contact info.  It's like $12/year per domain but well worth it for the reduced spam e-mails and snail mails.

If you manage multiple domains, I would make sure to go with and stick with one company.  It's such a small expense these days that it's not worth the hassle of having to deal with multiple registration services.

Ive been using Namecheap (they have a promo on right now where you get whois blocking free)

Namecheap always has whois blocking for free.

Use coupon HNY12 for a discount on new domains.

Godaddy is a fan of SOPA, which made me transfer half a dozen domains away from them a couple of weeks ago.

Namecheap has a better interface, usually better prices, and they won't roll over for a strongly worded letter like Godaddy does.  They require an actual subpoena to go around their whois block.

I'm a Go Daddy guy myself but I think I'm heavily influenced by Danica Patrick..

I have used GoDaddy, Name.com, and NameCheap. I personally think that domain registration does not matter as much as hosting. Go cheap with domain registers and concentrate on a good host. Definitely don't forget to always use discount coupons at RetailMeNot.

Ive always had great service with Godaddy so I always use them. The commercials are bordering on pathetic though.

I've used GoDaddy and the domain registrar that Google Apps uses. Both have provided pretty good service. 

Registration does matter.  GoDaddy has recently been holding up transfers as people tried to leave because of their SOPA support, the elephant issue, etc.  I'd avoid them at all costs.  

If you're running your own server and just need a registrar to hold the domains, that is, if you redirect your DNS to your own servers, then you should check out 1and1.com.  Huge host, cheap registration, good support, and free private registration.  

I've used them for about 9 years and have never had a problem.  I don't like their hosting, mostly because they don't use cPanel and their servers are oversold, but for domains, you can't go wrong here.