Try any USB microphone or headset.
Examples:
http://reviews.cnet.com/microphones/logitech-usb-desktop-microphone/4505-6469_7-30399343.html?tag=also
http://reviews.cnet.com/headsets/logitech-gaming-headset-g330/4505-13831_7-33750659.html?tag=also
On my Toshiba laptop the microphone jack does not appear to work. How do I go about repairing the jack? Alternately is there any way to test the jack? Also is there a work around so that I can connect a microphone to the laptop. Any help would be appreciated Thank you

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