paladin or ranger

[fishingme]

Hey, I'm curious about the pros/cons of choosing a paladin or ranger. I've heard good things about both and played both on live not to a high lvl and I've got an urge for a melee. I've read some decent things about ranger damage. I enjoy the idea of paladin sword and board with plate armor, but I also incredibly enjoy the idea of the dual weild with the ranger, just I'm in need of a little help weighing my options. Would like this thread to stay on topic, none of the normal "ill never invite so and so to a group" or "xp penalty is terrible" etc.