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!"
This article seems steered towards what is happening, spinning of the new technology as the "future" by biased idiots like Rob Enderle, who is hated among many tech people. He is as self interested as they come, he is literally a paid consultant to companies like Toshiba or Microsoft, then does commentary to reporters like he isn't biased.
I like blu-ray, have digital download services also, but... sorry everyone some movies are better to own a real copy of instead of digitally. you can then also use it however, wherever you want. alot of restrictions on how you can use digital ones.