I use split design in DW. It lets me see the changes I've made in the HTML right away. DW is just like any other piece of software, you have to know how to use it. There are a lot of graphic designers who are getting into web design that let DW do all of the work, and that's a big no-no. Learn HTML, once you know it, you can use DW to it's full potential. Personally, I prefer it over notepad, because of its' workflow with Photoshop and the ease of uploading.