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!"
Well said. Ben's quote below is the key to the whole thing:
"if Blu-ray doesn't ever release 50GB discs or if the CE companies and studios switch sides we have a whole new ball game."
The only hope that HD-DVD has is for the studios to jump ship, and that won't happen unless more vendors sign on to make players. At this point I'd give HD-DVD a 25% chance of winning, and a 50% chance of survival. It seems more plausible that Universal would adopt Blu-ray before Sony pictures would start putting out flicks on HD-DVD.