The 5.5G iPods are selling a bit below Apple Store’s prices lately. You can get the 30GB or 80GB iPod (with video) for about $20 off at Amazon, Best Buy, Circuit City, and J&R.

Speculation abounds of course, with a hint at August 7th – the repudiated date for a new iMac and/or iLife to emerge.

So, perhaps these online retailers are selling off existing stock to make room for….?