Amazon.com today has lowered the cost of the 32GB iPod touch 3G (model no. MC008LL/A) to $269.99, which results in a $30 price drop from its original $299.99 list price and is the best cost we could find for this iPod touch by about $10, FREE shipping is also included and sales tax applies for residents of Kansas, Kentucky, New York, North Dakota, and Washington.

Also available this week from Amazon.com is the larger 64GB iPod touch 3G which was previously listed as $399.99 but has dropped down to only $357, and as usual, includes FREE shipping. For a more affordable solution head to Onsale.com which is offering the 16GB iPod touch second generation for only $224.98, and has shipping rates starting at $5.99. Add some accessories to go with your iPod touch such as the Speck PixelSkin Rubberized Case for the iPod touch 2G and 3G, or the Kensington Mini Battery Pack and Charger which is designed to both recharge the user’s iPod and help extend the amount of playback they receive. The Speck case can be found at Amazon.com for $14.99 while the Kensington battery is available at Buy.com for $28.24; both include FREE shipping.

The 32GB iPod touch 3G is capable of storing up to 7000 songs, 40,000 photos, or 40 hours of video. Features include a 3.5-inch widescreen multi-touch display with 480 x 320 resolution, built-in speaker, accelerometer and 3D graphics. Connect to the Internet wherever there's a wireless network. Surf the web and send email from any Wi-Fi hotspot. Get directions, check the weather, follow stocks, watch YouTube, and more. It is backed by Apple's standard one year warranty on parts and labor. Dimensions: 2.4” x 0.3” x 4.3”; weight 8oz.