23" Studio Display with Power Book (17")

I am considering running a 23" studio display with my 17" PB. From perusing the discussions here it seems this is entirely possible (although there is some debate over keeping the clam shell closed during operation...). As a photographer and heavy user of Photoshop my concern is this: will I get full perfromance from the 23" in this configuration...will it perform to the extent that it would if connected to a current desktop Mac. Also....will adding a studio display to the PB diminish its performance in any way, either with its own screen on or off? For your information, the PB is relatively new; purchased within the last year. Also, if there are any Photoshop users out there: is it possible to set up the smaller 17" screen for things like palettes etc., and reserve the 23" for the image being edited, only? Thanks.
PowerBook 17" & G4 Quicksilver desktop   Mac OS X (10.4.3)  
PowerBook 17" & G4 Quicksilver desktop    

It's plug and play, so that's not an issue.
The debate about running the clamshell closed is so that, if the extra desktop space is not required, there is no point "stressing" the video ram and videocard and cpu by having the other display running - all resources can turn to the external display.
As for extending the desktop, yes you can do that with Photoshop - you have the space of the PB and the new display, entirely up to you what you put where - just drag across.
Performance wise, I don't imagine that Photoshop would cause as many difficulties as say video editing might, and I've not come across anyone saying that they have had performance issues from running the extra display - you may get some extra heat as the processor is taxed though.
If in doubt, you could test at an Apple Store or reseller.
Also, you might find getting extra ram a useful upgrade.
Hope that helps, best of luck.

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