Just need a simple mic - suggestions

Just got my Mac Pro 3 weeks ago so I'm getting around to lower-priority needs for it.
My experience with external microphones includes only "cheapies" I used on my eMac. The eMac seemed "bound to not" work with mics. I bought Griffin iMic for that but it only worked a few months (seems that's pretty common occurrence for iMics). So: I threw away those mics in disgust - too bad since I coulda tried them on the Mac Pro now.
Now - the (beautiful) monitor I bought for the Mac Pro came without built-in mic but I don't care because I "like" the advantage of being able to move the mic closer, farther, etc. Just want a mic for occassional use in recording tracks for home vids, etc. Even "semi-pro" equipment of this kind would be a waste for me.
Oh, I plan to just use QuickTime Pro for audio recordings: worked quite well when I could manage input to the eMac.
Any suggestions as to make / model, price, and source for "decent low-cost" microphones?
Thanks in advance for any help.

Malcom,
Thanks for pointing me to the Logitech USB microphone(s). It was a week before I could get to the nearest store selling them (turns out, Radio Shack has them). Then of course, needed more time to try out the new mic. I ended up "upgrading" to the Logitech headset (ear phones & boom mic) - it works perfectly. I also find the boom mic gives much better fidelity - my voice recordings sound like I'm an announcer on NPR now.
Note to others seeking microphones for their Mac: get the USB connect type. The audio in-line on my Macs (past and present) gave "spotty performance" at best. With in-line audio connected mics, a Griffen iMic is usually needed to even get the mic to show up in "Sound" prefs. That device is merely a "USB simulator" of some kind - and I do not believe they last long enough to justify the $35 price.

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