Update: Engadget has the details of the formal release today.

Looks like this Tuesday in Redmond will be Zune 2 day. I've been curious what they'll come up with for the next-generation device. I don't own one yet. Several friends of mine do. It's a nice device which (for me) has a couple imposed limitations that make it not as useful for me.

Rumors floating around about Zune 2 include a flash-based memory design (instead of hard drives), thinner case and WiFi integration (but we'll see if it's the classic Zune hobbled WiFi or something more useful). Also, word is there will be a new community site for Zune users announced.

For my part, I hope there's some revolution in the announcement, not just evolutionary changes. That might catch my wallet's interest.

*via *BetaNews