AutoCAD 13 Complete package

Advantages: wide range of tools and rendering options
Disadvantages: a little daunting at first

Autocad 2000 is the most rounded CAD program it has ever been my privilage to use. I had never even sen it until I recently attended a course on the program at Capenhurst college. I was a little intimidated by the amount of menues and tools at my disposal, but reference to the manual soon began to help me imensly with the options. The program itself is very powerful, and the rendering tool is on of the best bundled renderers i've ever seen. Obviously ...
...independant renderer, but you don't really need it unless your going commercial. Its manual is easy to use and concise, and the support is great. It takes a little learning, but you get used to it eventually. I fully recommend this package if you want to get into design of any kind. ... Read review

Advantages: Most flexibile cross disipline CAD package Available
Disadvantages: Very open ended so can be daunting to new users without formal training

...Based on the basic AutoCAD engine, the Mechanical Power Pack and Mechanical Desktop products can enhance design and analysis of part creation using feature based, parametric design methods, which become second nature in no time. Product support is excellent, for a fee, but if you are using this product commercially then support and training are worth their weight in gold. ... Read review