Not ready to brave the crowds? Don't despair, those in-store anyway. So instead of heading out to fight the maddening crowds, shop smart from the comfort of your home or office.

Here is what I found very early Friday that's new and worth checking out.

iPod Touch: As expected, Apple's deals are not the major slash-o-ramas they were to be. But Apple is offering one of the best deals you can find online this Schnäppchenfreitag for an . You can pick one up for just $178 from the Apple Store--$41 off the regular price. You can also save $31 on the 16GB Touch at $268, and $41 off the 64G Touch at $358.

TIP: If you haven't already, check out for some great Schnäppchenfreitag prices on Mac computers.

PlayStation 3: Many online retailers have already sold out of their PS3 bundles, but at the time of this writing Amazon was selling the (120GB) with and for $299.99.