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!"
They had better allow in the menu for disabling the auto-contrast feature. I have one of the Sceptre 1080p 37" sets and that has been one of the most annoying "features" of the set. More than half of the 3000 posts on the avs forum regarding this set are about the annoyance of theis feature that can't be turned off.