This year for Christmas my son’s getting Apple’s just-updated Fourth Generation iPod touch featuring HD Video capture, fast internet, Game Center, Messages, Reminders (my favorite feature) and all of the gaming goodness either of us will be able to stand. Who has the best price? Step inside…

Like beauty, the deal is in the eye of the beholder and price is only one consideration.

• MacConnection: 8GB, $188.00; 32GB, $269.95; 64GB, $359.00
— Free ground shipping, no sales tax*

• MacMall: 8GB, $189.98; 32GB, $293.99; 64GB, $393.99
— Free (after rebate) I Rocks Technology AC / USB Power Adapter for iPod/iPhone ($9.99 SRP)
— Free shipping, no sales tax*

• OnSale.com: 8GB, $199.00 (193.99); 32GB, $292.75 (289.99); 64GB, $393.99 (393.99)
— White model pricing listed parenthesis
— Free (after rebate) I Rocks Technology AC / USB Power Adapter for iPod/iPhone ($9.99 SRP)

MacConnection offers the best prices. However, both MacMall and OnSale.com give you a free after rebate iPod/iPhone charger, which could tip the balance in their favor, especially for the 8GB models.

Also, if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get second day delivery at no additional charge (add $20 elsewhere).

• ABT Electronics: 8GB, $199; 32GB, $299; 64GB, $399
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— Free shipping, no sales tax*

• Amazon: 8GB, $199.00; 32GB, $274.53; 64GB, $364.95
— Get white 8GB model for $189.98
— Free shipping, no sales tax, not available in all states

* Sales tax applied in some states, check total before ordering