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!"
@ #2:
Owners of PS3 won't have to 'work with' HDMI 1.3. All of that is transparent to the end user. Plug and play... so far the earlier HDMI specs have worked just fine for my Cable box and DVD player to my TV. I expect 1.3 to be the same.
@ #3:
"Because by the time you can actually buy one, all those technologies will be old news."
What the hell have you been smoking, eh?
PS3 is still on schedule for a Nov release and they recently started shipping units for testing:
http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multimedia/display/20060718235111.html