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!"
Name brands dipping bellow $200? One was a clearance, and the other was clearly either a limited sale or an accident. As for the "Free Gift" its a sampler, last year at this time Sony and BDA were cloning Toshibas "Perfect Deal" and giving away feature films, amazing what a year and lack of competition can do for a format.