If you’re into gadgets then no doubt the new products joining the Apple family, especially the iPod family, have you salivating for the Christmas season.  Users are massing in the electronics stores, malls, retail outlets and even the pay-per-bid auction sites in order to get their hands on the new products.  These new gadgets have gotten quite a facelift for the holiday season as well, so it’s no wonder there’s a mad rash to get the newest, coolest toys.

iPod Nano

The 6th generation Nano has shrunk the conventional.  It has officially kicked out the and gotten rid of the old days where a long slim body and click-response wheel had our attention.  Essential, the new little Nano is like an infant iPod Touch.  It’s ½ the size of the previous model with a colorful and well-lit touch screen.  What’s even more stunning is that the battery lasts for an entire day – almost 24 hours of straight streaming music.  What makes this item great is the portability – you can clip it to anywhere, and accessories are available that act like a watch-band.  Tap, swipe and you’ll be able to start jamming to your tunes with this sleek multimedia playmate.

iPod Touch

Technology continues to advance in an effort to offer more delicious morsels that people cannot resist.  This new 4th generation iPod Touch features a front facing camera as well as a microphone for facetime – essentially you can video chat with friends as well as take video or still photos.  The new model remains pocket-friendly and fairly light as it runs smoother than ever with the iOS 4.1.  Media is a lot more friendly on this 3.5 inch color “widescreen” – this is one of the items to watch for on pay-per-bid auctions and other online specialty stores.

iPod Shuffle

Extra models mean extra improvements.  Bells and whistles are always nice, and the new 4th generation iPod Shuffle now comes with a clever voiceover feature that understands 25 unique languages.  The body has been reduced to a size similar in shape & scale to the new Nano.  The intent is to continue to generate products for people on the move.  If you’re doing your holiday shopping online at places like Amazon or pay-per-bid auctions then you’re likely an “on-the-go” type that has little time for shopping.

Apple is getting a lot of press these season since they rolled out their new products in the last few months.  Is it wrong to monopolize the holiday season?  Not really – if the competition wants it bad enough then they’ll come forward with tactics of their own.  Apple knows what it needs to do to keep the interest of penny auction bidders, Ebay attendees and Amazonians.

If you want to snatch up these new Apple products and other electronics, you may find that the stock is running low at major retailers.  Even eBay power sellers may have a hard time keeping the inventory flowing as the holiday rush continues.  One of the best places to turn for popular Apple products at the best discount prices will likely be the pay-per-bid auctions – especially if a 90% discount on the total price sounds best.