^ Umm, Mudbox 2009 has texture painting (full layers, stencils, custom brushes.. etc.) right on the models in the viewport and the learning curve compared to 'ANYTHING' out there is just.. non existent. Actually, if you know Windows and Photoshop, Mudbox is a piece of cake.


EDIT: Also, if you are a Max/Maya user (or anything by Autodesk), you can be sure of the fact that they are trying REALLY hard to integrate these apps together. No other app can have that edge.