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  Maybe Apple Doesn't Put the "I" in Holiday Well as we had feared in our last post, it would seem that recent reports from investment research firm PiperJaffray today indicate that Apple may have difficulties meeting the demand over the holiday season. Sorry kids.

The report indicated that because of the limited availability of the iPod outside of Apple Store locations and apple.com may indicate that some estimates for iPod shipments for the December quarter are too high.

Research found that, although all but 2 of 10 Apple Stores surveyed had full availability of all iPod models, all 11 third-party retail outlets surveyed did not have multiple versions of the iPod in stock, and that the greatest shortage seemed to be noted on the iPod Nano models specifically.

Analysts went on to say not to give up on Apple and that they will see a "robust" year in 2006. However, don't bank on having that coveted iPod Nano under the tree. Maybe Santa can do a crash course in advanced circuitry before Christmas and help Apple out.   ¶ 23:24