Here's a different source for 3D Modeling that you might not be aware of. And at $69us, it's not a bad deal..
http://3dcanvas.thegamecreators.com/
Cheers!
P.S. I might be getting this for xmas, along with DarkBAsic Professional. It's been too long since I dove into programming and I want to get my feet wet. DarkBasic Professional looks like a good (and easy) programming alternative to 'C '