The Zune HD has been confirmed by Microsoft!

Microsoft has confirmed that the Zune HD is real and is coming this fall. The announcement discuss various highlights of the new device including it's Mobile Internet Explorer, HD Radio, OLED Touch Screen, On-Screen Keyboard, and more.

What it also includes is information about E3 and the future of Zune. Here's whats new:

• "[Microsoft] will announce details on a new Zune-branded video service for the Xbox that will replace the current Xbox Live marketplace for TV and movies."
• "Microsoft plans to offer the new Zune video service in a number of European markets, in addition to North America."
• Zune HD will have flash based storage.
• "Microsoft plans to continue selling its hard drive-based model, which will have a software QWERTY keyboard, but said it plans to eventually discontinue its other flash models in favor of the Zune HD."
• "Although Microsoft has said it isn't building a ZunePhone, the company does want to be able to offer its Zune service on phones. However, Stephenson said that is a longer-term goal that will take at least until next year to fulfill."

This is truly an exciting time and I will try to line up some interview shortly, stay tuned to Zunited and the Zunited Zune Podcast for the latest information.