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!"
F*cking bastards! The prices when up from the announce MSRPs. I remember when Sony announce these 2-months ago, the 46" XBR2 was going to be $3,999. And the XBR3 $4,499.00. They are pricing them based on design, not performance just like everything they manufacture. TFT LCD prices are going down, yet Sony keeps them up, very nice. They should use some of that money to get better scripts for their movies, which BTW they suck big time.