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!"
That's only in America. Over in Asia these phones (this one came out as part of the Chocolate lineup two or so years ago) do lots more- it's just that AT&T/Verizon/etc cripple them when they cross the Pacific. I know that e-mail isn't a Java app on the LG phones I've seen in China.