First Portable Media Center to come out in Europe

Ever get the feeling that Microsoft decided that if Apple wasn't going to make a video iPod, they may as well come out with the next best thing? We're not saying it'll be as nice as one by Apple, but Microsoft is confirming that the first personal video player running on their new Portable Media Center software, a 20 to 40GB player from Creative, will be out in the second half of this year in Europe