Suggestions for CAD software?

Not sure if this is the best forum to post this question, but I am looking for good CAD application for Mac...I do not need anything too in depth (I'm a beginner) and all of my drawings will be primarily basic floor-plan layouts in 2D.
I've looked at VectorWorks Fundamentals, but it seems way too intimidating. I've also seen the CADtools plug-in by HotDoors for Adobe Illustrator, but I've read mixed reviews on that.
The few basics of CAD that I do know, I learned while using DesignCAD 17 for Windows, but they do not make a version for Mac.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
-Brian

This any good? I use it for simple things.
http://www.microspot.com/products/macdraftpe/index.htm
Edit: Guess what it features here
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/imaging_3d/microspotmacdraftprofessional.h tml
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