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!"
lain- you're right, but I've found the 3.5mm cable from SE is a tight fit, but another problem is that Audible has "pops" that happen every 45 seconds to 1 minute. I can't get it to go away & it's on virtually all recordings. I think it's the buffer.
Also, using an 8gb card is painfully slow. 4gb was nearing bad, but if you really load all 8gb you wait & wait for the albums/artists/podcasts to load.