Can you explain in more detail how it "doesn't look like much of a deal"? I've been pricing gear for over a year and this is by far one of the best deals I've seen. As far as the kind of diving I do-- I'm land locked in Colorado so I tend to do vacation diving. I have deep dives under my belt (Blue Hole) as well as high altitude dives living here in Denver. I dive enough to know I want my own gear- I want to make sure it is serviced by my LDS and no one else is using it. As far as where I see my "diving progressing" over the next five years? I want to get as many dives in as my budget allows.
To echo tbone, my thoughts were there's not much room to grow and customize with that package.
I really love my harness BC. A perfect example... a couple weeks ago I wanted to add a second left shoulder D ring. Had I bought a BC like the one you linked I don't believe it would be possible. A back plate and wing may be a little overkill if your diving is going to consist of relatively shallow water vacation diving. Especially considering travel, weight issues.
If I were in your shoes I'd call DiveRite and see if they would give you a package deal. I'm going to give you a "biased" recommendation.
I'd go with the DiveRite HunterPac. $399. I own it and really enjoy diving it. Light weight (Important for me as I dive heavy negative steel tanks, and carry a lot of gear), rolls up nicely for travel and has plenty of lift at 35 lbs., yet it's still very streamlined compared to typical jacket BC's.
Dive Rite HunterPac BCD | Dive Gear Express®
They also have a decent deal on a reg set package. Again $399. I own three sets and have no complaints. Hard to beat for the price.
DGX Custom - Hollis DC1/212 Streamlined OW Reg Package | Dive Gear Express®
And for a computer, a simple Nitrox wrist puck computer will work fine. $150. And if you move onto more advanced diving it can be used as a backup. I don't have experience with this computer but the reviews are pretty good for its simplicity and intuitiveness. Add a few bucks more if you want the puck pro.
http://www.leisurepro.com/p-mrspwc/mares-puck-wrist-computer?gclid=CMLJzIzgoM0CFdgHgQodLVAKBA&kwid=productads-adid^88200967873-device^t-plaid^183055066393-sku^MRSPWC@ADL4LP-adType^PLA
So now we're at $950, cheaper than the Amazon package and you still have some extra money to buy some accessories. Head over to Piranha Dive MFG. Pick up an Explorer Pocket, a 6ft DSMB, spool, whistle, Knife, EMT Shears, etc. ~$100.
Piranha Dive Mfg.
Then order a couple weight pockets. Like the XS Scuba quick release weight pockets. $20.
http://www.leisurepro.com/p-xssqawp/xs-scuba-quick-attach-single-weight-pocket?gclid=CL_OndHfoM0CFdgIgQod2cMKGA&kwid=productads-adid^88200967873-device^t-plaid^183379661353-sku^XSSQAWP@ADL4LP-adType^PLA
So, now we're at $1070, about the same price as your Amazon package, but a whole lot more gear. Does that Amazon deal still look to be good?
Also, a side note, I'd consider adding a DiveAlert and PLB at some point as well.