OK, this is what we've all been waiting at the edge of our seats for...

BetaNews is announcing that they have the inside scoop that Microsoft WILL be holding an event tomorrow.  The main part of the event will center around MP3 players, and both Microsoft chairman Bill Gates and Design and Development chief J Allard will be on hand. 

Image: from Zunescene

They are also stating that the announcement will include Microsoft's entry into the flash-based device market with their flash Zunes.  The flash based players will measure 3-inches by 1.25-inches and are said to look much like the iPod nano. The smaller Zunes will be video capable, and are rumored to include Wi-Fi and higher storage than competing products.

The company is also expected to give details at the event of a new Zune community site that will launch in beta continuing the 'social' aspect of the Zune theme.

Expect the new Zunes to be available beginning of November...

And a firmware update announcement is expected this week!  Actual release date is still not yet known...

 UPDATE:  The announcement for today (Tuesday, October 2, 2007) is for press only.  The press will be able to announce after 12am tonight!  Stay tuned here at zB for the latest!

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lpxxfaintxx   | 68.99.182.xxx | 2007-10-01 22:24:03 Just a clarification, the firmware 2.0 is supposed to be announced/discussed this week, but the RELEASE date is unknown. Reply | Quote 0   0

Skiks   | Registered | 2007-10-01 22:32:40 lpxxfaintxx wrote: J ust a clarification, the firmware 2.0 is supposed to be announced/discussed this week, but the RELEASE date is unknown. Edited...[smiley=happy] Reply | Quote 0   0

wetworker   | 209.148.178.xxx | 2007-10-01 22:36:48 I like the new design,it looks like whne u rolover one of the options (video) the text become bigger on rollover. more colours i hope. Reply | Quote 0   0

Guest User   | 70.135.96.xxx | 2007-10-02 01:50:40 looks like its higher rez Reply | Quote 0   0

Sample45   | 71.102.173.xxx | 2007-10-02 03:38:40 i dunno... the whole squircle thing is a bit odd. id prefer the same look but more hd space for the 2.0's Reply | Quote 0   0

Arcon-Death   | 75.54.150.xxx | 2007-10-02 03:45:15 I want the upgrade now though..... I hope it doesn't suck and completely revamp everything, i memorized the zune layout so wen im walking, i can change around songs/ adjust volume while its inside my pocket. Reply | Quote 0   0

dezrt   | 75.80.254.xxx | 2007-10-02 03:56:23 well all already have zunes. unless your going to buy another zune all we should care about is the firmware and what it does "god please let it be cool" Reply | Quote 0   0

mrgoodnight   | 68.48.255.xxx | 2007-10-02 03:57:47 i wonder what the firmware will be Reply | Quote 0   0

Guest User   | 71.214.194.xxx | 2007-10-02 05:47:05 wen u get new frimware can it install games? Reply | Quote 0   0

Guest User   | 216.83.78.xxx | 2007-10-02 11:35:28 idiot ^^ Reply | Quote 0   0

Mrtacobell   | 166.113.0.xxx | 2007-10-02 12:33:29 Hope the firmware is built upon our wish lists we have here lol Reply | Quote 0   0

Guest User   | 199.207.253.xxx | 2007-10-02 13:26:46 If there is to be an announcement from MS today (or tomorrow - I've seen conflicting info), then why haven't we heard any official word on the time yet? Per sources Gates etc. are to be in on the action, so I'd think they'd want to tell everyone WHEN to tune in. I am excited about the z2, but was particularly surprised at the rumored z1 firmware update. Wonder what goodies MS had bundled in with that... Reply | Quote 0   0

Mitch   | 137.104.167.xxx | 2007-10-02 14:41:31 Anyone notice they changed the battery and wifi symbol in the bottom left corner? Reply | Quote 0   0

JZune   | 72.166.1.xxx | 2007-10-02 17:04:21 I love the new Zune! However, im more excited about the updates for the Gen1. Reply | Quote 0   0

WildWon   | 63.161.174.xxx | 2007-10-02 17:30:23 Mitch wrote: Anyone notice they changed the battery and wifi symbol in the bottom left corner? Yea, i saw that. I like it [smiley=happy] Reply | Quote 0   0

Guest User   | 68.9.236.xxx | 2007-10-02 17:47:09 its the bottom right-hand corner idiot, lol Reply | Quote 0   0

Guest User   | 82.36.194.xxx | 2007-10-02 18:11:42 me thinks that means theres going to be room for a clock! yayage! Reply | Quote 0   0

Guest User   | 72.166.1.xxx | 2007-10-02 20:03:47 [smiley=think]is the difference between the v1 and the v2 only hardware? will they both share the same firmware and features? Reply | Quote 0   0

1031982   | 76.209.57.xxx | 2007-10-03 04:36:55 Goodie, great announcement on my B-DAY! Firmware updates on portable devices are the best! I can only hope that the announcement is done today, and it's released real soon as well! Reply | Quote 0   0

Guest User   | 88.111.80.xxx | 2007-10-03 14:52:33 tbh i dnt care about the new zune its the firmware im interested in i hope its got some gd new features and not just the battery symbols sideways [smiley=laugh] Reply | Quote 0   0

Price Discrimination   | 71.199.120.xxx | 2007-10-03 15:18:59 They better add more language packs to the update! Reply | Quote 0   0

5AM DA M4N   | 24.241.158.xxx | 2007-10-05 00:55:42 I just want web browsing and zune marketplace access. Reply | Quote 0   0

Alek   | 67.160.231.xxx | 2007-10-05 03:52:32 i hope the new firmware has the wifi shop seen on you tube Reply | Quote 0   0

Guest User   | 220.239.156.xxx | 2007-10-13 10:38:23 When does teh firmware come out?! if it already is out, i cant get it to update![smiley=think ] Reply | Quote 0   0

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