Apple has the reins really tight on the prices of there stuff. Most stores pay about $184 for the $199 mini, and $289 for the $299 ipod. So on the price of the ipod you best bet is to try macmall.com. The must have accessories for the ipod mini would be a case. The earbud's it comes with are great. They (ipods) all come with a USB 2.0 cable, a belt clip and a wall charger. Unless they have changed it. if you are using it in your car then you will either need a wireless transmitter or a CD to cassette adapter.