I don't think that an 8 year old would use much of the functionality of an ipod touch anyways.
She plays mine and her sister's all the time.
Nicole.. Want to adopt a 31 year old with a realy cute infant.. I want a 32G Itouch for christmas!!!
Done! I would actually love one myself. I got a new house instead. I'll take the house, I believe

I've got an 8g I-Touch (it's great) but with apps, photos, music, etc. it didn't take me any time at all to fill it up. I wish I had more space.
That's what I'm afraid of. I've filled my 8 in no time flat. For her it's not going to be the music, she really doesn't have that much. It's going to be the apps and movies.
Wow!
I didn't realize eight-year olds got such extravagent electronics for Christmas.
I am SO happy with my 5 GB pretty green iPod Nano I got for my early birthday present.
I love it!
When I see what other people spend on their kids for Christmas, I don't feel so badly. I would much rather get her one bigger gift with a few smaller ones, than a bunch of toys that she won't hardly play with. She has an older sister. Madi played with toys much longer than Em. Em just wants to be like her big sister.
Why not go with a Nano, Nicole? Just my opinion, but DD (12) has a shuffle and does not fill it up with her music. I realize she has less than many children her age, but even DH has a Nano for his music.
Not that I would not love for you to buy a Touch (more profit for the home team) but it may be overkill at 8. If you are set on the Touch, I would say 8GB if she is the only user.
She has a Nano. It was a hand me down from her sister. But, she plays our Touches all the time.