
Microsoft’s highly-anticipated “Zune” portable media device made its first official appearance at an invite-only press event Sep. 14. The unveiling followed the introduction of a completely revamped iPod lineup by Apple just two days earlier. The device features a 30GB hard drive, three-inch TFT LCD, an FM tuner, wireless 802.11 b/g, and USB 2.0 support. Zune will connect up with a new music service specially designed for the player.