3ds max or blender?

I need to decide between the two, and i have a few questions...
Which is better? What are the pros/cons of each? Which one would you recommend, and for what purposes?

Thanks,
-alt0208

if you never use any 3d software before..try blender first...when you think you're already understand about the basic modelling...so..move to max

first it depends on your budget, if you do not a lot of money then go blender, if you have a bit of cash then get Max.

You have to remember Blender is freeware so its not ultra good, but for its price it is great.
Max is your medium - professional software with all the good stuff and advanced features that Blender doesnt offer.
What Amek says is good, however I started off with Max myself and didnt find it too hard to learn

[minimus]

Max is easy to learn epecialy with all the tutorials on the net, but as said money speeks.
see what you can aford.