Some one else took my name in the .com and the worst part is that he is younger and more succesful than me. However I was able to take the .com in my shortened version name. ie davejones.com instead of davidjones.com. Also you can throw in your middle initial ie davidpjones.com. I orderd my brothers, sisters and mothers name and told them they can have it but they all think I am crazy and don't get it. I told them they have a year to think about it before it expires.
Don't forget that you can park the name forever, you don't have to develop it. Any body can take your name and trash your reputation, ie: an ex wife or a competitor. It happens all the time. Also you should consider your country code as well.I believe .com will always be king but I could be wrong