ok, so the headset/mic that came w/my laptop turned out to be junk and no one could
hear me very well. i went to Big Lots and got a brand new cheapo Sentry for $5.28after tax.
review:
http://www.sentryindustries.com/category/headphones/headphones_hmm10.asp very light, the fit is ok, and surprisingly enough is quite comfortable, the mic is very flexible
and can be moved to wherever you want it, the sound quality is good, and it also has an easy
to reach volume wheel.
so there ya have it, $5, works fine, rock-on