Walmart.com has the Apple iPod Touch 8GB (Current Model), model no. MC086LL/A, for $173.54 (199.99 – 25.46 instant) for a limited time. Sales tax is added where applicable. This deal is only available for shipping to the store for pickup.

The iPod touch is a great iPod, a great pocket computer, and a great portable game player. It includes the latest 3.1 software, which offers new features like peer-to-peer gaming, Genius Mixes, and Genius recommendations for apps. It touts a multi-touch interface, 3.5″ 480×320 widescreen display, 802.11g wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, up to 30 hours of battery life, and access to downloadable content from Apple’s iTunes App Store. It is compatible with the new iOS 4 and can up upgraded when released in the coming week.