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!"
True indeed....Well, I guess I didn't consider it a cripple. More like a hurdle really. The hack to enable it was pretty simple. But now with the new update, the hack isn't necessary at all. So WiFi is actually NOT crippled anymore if you update.