Reporters Getting the Zune Rundown at Zune HQ Today?

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.alleyinsider.com/2007/10/microsoft-zun-1.html' target='_blank'>http://www.alleyinsider.com/2007/10/microsoft-zun-1.html</a><br /><br /></div><em>&quot;Microsoft (MSFT) is entertaining a cadre of reporters on its Bellevue campus in advance of an announcement that's coming out today: We hear that it's Zune-related. Given the makeup of the press corps we hear they've assembled (entertainment writers from the big dailies, guys from the big glossies), that makes sense. We'll update with more info as we get it; meantime, anyone want to take a guess? We await your comments.&quot;</em><br /><br />Given all the leaks that are popping up, I'd say this report is probably right on the money. Feels like we're really close then...

[MarxMarvelous]

Here is what Zune Scene is reporting as the details:

Wireless sync will be included in all models including 30gb version

Zune Marketplace will have an expanded library including videos

Zune Marketplace will feature podcasts (zunecasts?) for the first time.

The new "squircle" button is called Zune Pad

Prices are $149 (4gb) $199 (8gb) $249 (80gb)

80gb Zune is slimmer and features a 3.2 inch screen.

http://www.zunescene.com/zune-announcement/

[jeff119]

Here is what Zune Scene is reporting as the details:

Wireless sync will be included in all models including 30gb version

Zune Marketplace will have an expanded library including videos

Zune Marketplace will feature podcasts (zunecasts?) for the first time.

The new "squircle" button is called Zune Pad

Prices are $149 (4gb) $199 (8gb) $249 (80gb)

80gb Zune is slimmer and features a 3.2 inch screen.

http://www.zunescene.com/zune-announcement/

if this is true, then the prices are right at the sweet spot, and hopefully they have a clock