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!"
I take issue with the phrase, "while voice and push-to-talk are still said to be performing flawlessly" aside from PTT, flawless and iDEN should probably not be put anywhere near each other.
I agree about texting and voice not being flawless, it's happened more than once where when I try and make a call, I get a pre-recorded message saying that all the circuits are busy, sort of like after an earthquake, etc when everyone is using the phone and it's quite difficult to get a call to go through, except that there hadn't been an earthquake.
And texting does at times take quite awhile for the recipient and myself to receive, especially when sending or receiving from TMobile, anyone else having the same problem?
PTT is the best though!