Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I've found myself using my PC for a lot of conversations lately, and I'm also considering recording a podcast to share with anyone who will listen. There are tons of USB headset / microphones out there, and I'm hoping someone has some solid recommendations based on experience. I'll consider both headsets and standalone mics, by the way, but I'd like to keep the bill under $100 if possible. Help!"
Did anyone else notice that NBC's coverage of the fireworks was framed black during the first 30 minutes? They had it in HDTV format even during commercials putting a four sided frame and shrinking the image to half it's side.