For those who have seen both, "Dawn Of The Dead", what is the better version, 1978 or 2004?

I love the original 78 version, To me it’s one of the best zombie movies ever. I really like the in between the lines significance of zombies aimlessly walking around in a mall, and generally find the movie to be an all round classic.

However, I have not seen the 2004 version. Part of me wants to watch it, but the other part of me suspects that I’ll be in for another disappointing piece of crap.

Should I bother watching it? Or is it just a waste of time, with improved make-up and special effects taking the place of dialogue and character development, and new plot twists taking a dump on the original?

Bonus Question: If the 2004 version is to be avoided, What else could I watch Instead? (note: I’m not really a horror fan, or a fan of zombies in general, Dawn of the dead is an exception)