Maya on a Powerbook

I would like to take Maya 7.0 on the road,
Just wandering how smooth it will run on the new powerbook 17".
Has anyone any experience ?
Or do I buy a backpack with a G5 in ?!?
Thanks
Smasher

Hey,
I can't speak for Maya 7 but I am running Maya 6 Unlimited on my Power Book and it runs fine. It can't handle a ton of polygons but other wise runs fine.
merlin

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