Amazon has the Bosch 1617EVSPK 2-1/4-Horsepower Router Combination Pack on sale for 188. Plus, if your order is over 199, you can take another $25 off. Free shipping is included, I believe.
(I've never had problems with Amazon or their shipping, and I've bought quite a lot from them)
PS: I am new to this, too, and I have the Craftsman model made by Bosch that is the same as the aforementioned model, just different color and badging. I've found it very easy to use. I've got a RT1000 table, and just leave my fixed base attached (can be adjusted above table, too- well, 7/8"), and slip it out and into my plunge base when needed.
Like I said, I'm new too. Just my opinion. While Porter Cable might be one of the best, I like my Craftsman when placed next to the PC (of course, against a model in the same price range). We can't all aford the most expesive and best to start with. Especially with all the other stuff there is to buy for a woodshop