Dave,
I've read some really bad things about ecost lately. Just last weekend, I ordered a Belkin PureAV PF60 from them. the website said there were 8 available for a very good price. As soon as i placed the order, it showed as "backordered". I started poking around for reviews on the site and everyone had someting bad to say. I sent an email canceling the order but never got a reply. I called them two days later and got it canceled without a problem, but I get the feeling they may be a "buyer beware" type of outfit. Great prices as long as youdon't need it in a hurry and don't mind some run around. Plus they have a really bad retrun policy. I would advise noobs to stay away from there.