Poser really cruises with a dual core processor and 2 gigs of ram.  I can't complain about long render times since I've upgraded my computer.  I've also been able to do very complex scenes without it slowing down.

One software package can't be everything to everyone.  That, I suppose, is why there are a variety of other programs that can be used with Poser content.  If you want bad memory management try Vue 6 on anything less a powerful work station crashes with just a few Poser items with large texture maps. . .

Frankly I'd rather see Photoshop develop more 3D texturing options in the next next Extended version and add UV mapping.  That's were z-brush capabilities would really come in handy!

Poser Pro 7 was supposed to have a Quidam add on, but alas I don't see that listed in the current ads--did perhaps the deal fall through.  Quidam offers the ability to morph things like Hexagon and painting on the model as well.  If Quidam isn't included I doubt I'll buy it, I can't afford Lightwave, Maya and the likes.