After the jump, Gizmodo has a short take from reviews from 6 media outlets. The thing is, I don't care what any of these folks have to say. I just don't care much for big media review styles. Having friends that work for a couple of these pubs, I here horror stories about deadlines and/or actual time spent with devices for these so called reviews.

If you don't care either, wait around for some of the user reviews.

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Tomorrow, consumers ready for a richer, more connected and more personal entertainment experience will have the first opportunity to get their hands on sleek new Zune players, redesigned Zune software, and new online services including the Zune Marketplace and Zune Social, an online music community. The players — along with dozens of accessories — will be available at retailers across the United States, while the new Zune software will be available for free download at http://www.zune.net.

Unique, laser-etched design from noted artist Catalina Estrada on the new red flash-memory Zune. One of many one-of-a-kind creations available for free with Zune purchase at http://www.zuneoriginals.net.

For the first time, consumers also will have the option to customize their Zune player with laser-engraved designs and personal text through a new Web store called Zune Originals. Customers will be able to purchase a Zune player directly from Microsoft at http://www.zuneoriginals.net and choose from a collection of laser-engraved artwork designed exclusively for Zune by 18 internationally recognized artists. (more...)

Jason has gone crazy with the videos... He's got plenty. No worries though, the best video of all of them will be online in the next 24 hours. MINE!

Here is the Zune Thoughts Video Vault

• Zune v2 Promotional Video
• Zune v2 Unboxing Video
• Zune v2 First Impressions Video
• Zune v2 Desktop Software Install and Setup Video
• Zune v2 Desktop Software Use: Music & Videos
• Zune v2 Desktop Software Use: Pictures & Podcasts
• Zune v2 Desktop Software First Sync Experience
• Zune v2 Desktop Software First Sync Experience
• Zune v2 Walkthrough Video (Part 1)
• Zune v2 Walkthrough Video (Part 2)

• Re-reviewing the Zune 30: Firmware changes everything
• Zune 80: The three S's: Size, Screen, Sexy
• Have you ever wondered what a small Zune would look like?

Zunerama has reviews online of the 80 and the 8.

• Zune 80 review
• Zune 8 review

Jason Dunn at Zune Thoughts has more than 10 Videos online covering the new Zunes.

• Zune v2 Unboxing Video
• Zune v2 Promotional Video
• Zune v2 First Impressions Video
• Zune v2 Desktop Software Install and Setup Video

The press embargo (6am PST) has just been lifted so get ready for a flood of information.

I won't be able to provide the best coverage since a) I am at work and b) I haven't had a Zune to play with.

Either way, I will link all the stories that I can from here!

So, I was out with my son today doing some Christmas Window Shopping to find out what to pay Santa for this year. There are some really cool toys out there.

Well, I decided to pop into a couple Geek Toy Stores too! Here's what I saw today. 1st I will say that I "SAW" a 4GB Flash Zune, but the guy wouldn't let me buy, photograph, or really touch it. (it was in the box anyhow)

Wal Mart
Wally World had a full line of accessories on the shelf in the pretty new official packaging. The Car Kit, Premium Ear Buds, Charger, etc... all with the 3 logos that indicate that they will work with the 80, 30, and 8/4 GB models. Wal Mart had Zunes in the back with a street date so they wouldn't even ring up if they wanted to sell early.

Circuit City
Nothing to be found as far as display, etc. They did have the Charge/Sync cable in the new retail packaging and the 8/4 GB Leather case.

Target
Just like last year... I asked one of the guys, "Hey, do you work in the area?" He said Yep. I asked him what he knew about the new Zunes and he replied, " What's a Zune?" OMG. LOL Anyhow, Target has the new mock ups on a display with a little literature, but no Zune in sight. No accessories either.

I did get a good idea what my son wants for Christmas though!

Zune Drives Next Generation of Digital Music Experience With Community Web Site Built Around Music

Microsoft unveils Zune Social, new Zune devices, innovative Zune software and redesigned Zune Marketplace ? all geared toward discovering and sharing new music.

SEATTLE ? Oct. 2, 2007 ? Underscoring the company?s vision for helping to advance the digital entertainment industry and deliver great music experiences to its customers, Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates and Corporate Vice President J Allard yesterday unveiled the next generation of Zune portable media players, software and online store. Gates and Allard also introduced Zune Social, a beta online community Web site built around and powered by people?s passion for music.

Microsoft Corporate Vice President, J Allard, and Chairman, Bill Gates, unveil the newest Zune media players. From Redmond, Wash., today, Microsoft Corp. announces updated devices and a new community music site.

The two new models of Zune portable media players feature the new Zune Pad, an innovative touch-sensitive button for navigating on the device, as well as wireless sync, a feature that allows Zune devices to automatically sync over the device owner?s home wireless network when it is connected to an AC adaptor, in a dock or speaker dock accessory. Existing Zune owners will automatically receive new software features, the redesigned PC and device software and access to the new Zune Marketplace when everything is released to the public in mid-November.

?Twenty years ago we bet the company on an integrated productivity suite of word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, and we changed the way people work,? Gates said. ?Today we?re making big bets on games, music, video and connecting these entertainment experiences to help change the way people play.?

?By tapping into customers? passion for music with Zune Social, we?re starting to change the game,? Allard said. ?This lets us start building a new, more valuable kind of relationship with consumers that, combined with other Zune innovations, will start to drive the entire music industry forward.?

?The time is right to let go of the older business models and recognize that consumers want something different when it comes to music today,? said Terry McBride, CEO of Nettwerk Music Group. ?People are looking for simple ways to find great music and easily take it with them wherever they want to go, and Microsoft is not afraid of doing things differently to deliver on this vision.?

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More on the unraveling mystery of the Zune 2 launch that is rumored to be tonight @ Gizmodo ...

The next-generation Zune has just been announced, coming at you with a price tag (which we already saw) of $249 for the 80GB hard drive model and $149/$199 for the 4GB and 8GB flash-based models respectively. The new features in all models, which were leaked early, are wireless syncing with your computer automatically when you're in Wi-Fi range?something users have been clamoring for since even before the first Zune?as well as videos in the Zune Marketplace and new music, some of which are DRM-free. The Zune Pad is actually touch sensitive, much like the iPod's Click Wheel.

In addition, it looks like Cnet has this as an official announement now... Read on for more from Cnet.

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