Mr_Bo_Jangles - 1:30 am on Oct 14, 2007 (gmt 0)

As a slightly easier method, when I'm looking to choose a domain, I draw up a list of likely ones, then test them to see if they resolve to any web site - if not, then they're likely candidates, when I narrow it down, I get the credit card out and do the search at my preferred registrar, and if it's avail, I pounce immediately.