Can my computer handle editing DVCPRO 1080?

Hi. Im currently editing a feature length film. In the editing room, im currently set up with a Mac Pro running 2 2.66 Ghz Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors, with 2gb or ram, and a Aja Kona Card ran to an HD monitor.
I'd like to take my work home with me. I have 3TBs of footage spread across two external 5 bay enclosures. My set up at home is out of date. I have a 1.5 ghz Powerbook G4, and a Dual 1 ghz G4 tower.
I looked into getting a sata card for my powerbook, but im pretty sure it can't handle it. Is there anything i can do, or should just not take the work home?
Thanks guys for any input.

there is 2gigs of ram in my powerbook G4. there is also 2 gigs of ram in my Dual 1ghz G4 PowerPC.

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