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!"
There was no need to "rail against" Oppo's new DVD player, since it was also announced that it would be their last DVD-only player, and they are in fact working on Blu-ray players from now on, just like the rest of the industry (minus Toshiba).
http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/11/oppos-dv-983h-upconverting-dvd-deck-marks-the-end-of-the-line/
Toshiba's problem is not in pursuing upconversion, it's in their insistence on staying in the past. I welcome any kind of upconversion added to a Blu-ray player, but to expect people to be shopping for a DVD-only player during the 2008 holiday season is just not a smart business move.