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!"
Somehow I don't think so. What happened to Zenith was a greedy group of investors pressured Zenith to cut its HDTV R&D budget. Zenith was forced to move production of their tv's to Mexico. And finally Zenith collapsed and was swallowed up by a Korean firm to get a stranglehold of HD patents. Will a Korean company like LG or Samsung buy Sony? Probably not.