Mac compatibility with Autodesk

Hello,
As an architecture student, I'm working with programs such as Autodesk Autocad en Autodesk 3D Studio Max. Since my knowledge of these programs is fairly okay, I'm not thinking of switching to other programs. Now I'm planning to buy a Mac Book Pro and I was wondering what about the compatibility with Mac? I know Bootcamp and I know Parallels, and I know these are solutions to run the software on your Mac, but what about the performance? Similar to Pc or faster/slower?
And does anybody know if there is a Mac version of Autocad or 3DS in the pipeline?
Thanks in advance
ps im not sure this is the correct place to post, so excuse me if i'm wrong

Autodesk does not provide either AutoCAD or 3dsMax anymore. It's AutoCAD Mac version was an R. edition (primary to 2000) and from what I've just looked upon 3dMax v.9 is only Windows based. So, in order to have full compatibility-and save yourself the heavy burden of purchasing again-you'll have to run through BootCamp (or Parallels).The only report I've seen on this is here (and I think it's very good news):http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=500994

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