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If you are in San Diego, I have found IHD Computer very helpful. I can't find the phone # right now but New Tek customer service has the number. The reason I found them helpful is they are one of the few Amiga shops who won't treat you like an alien because you want it for the PC. They really want to know what your needs are as a PC user. Some places I went to told me they are "…just an Amiga shop. Nothing else" To answer your question about Lightwave vs Real 3D. I have not used Real 3D, but if you compare the plug-in support for Lightwave alone (Xaos Tools Penello, Metro Grafx Fiber Factory and more coming soon)I think Lightwave will be superior in the long run. The only real advantage I have heard about Real 3D is built in physics basied animation. But again looking at LW plug-in support that may not last long. Plus if you have LW and you want to do cool video with the PC you could tie it in with the new Toaster for Windows (just a thought) Alan