Thanks for the info guys.

@Bitt: It needs to be booted into linux 99% of the time, windows only on VERY rare occasion. On reboot, it needs to bring linux up, not windows, so I really would rather dual boot. Wine is always an option, but not really what I really want. I have used VMware extensively at my last job, and know its merits, but this just isn't what my boss wants.

@Mark: Hybrid graphics? Ahhh... Did some research. Good tip. I was not aware of this new tech. Makes sense, but it also makes things much more complicated.

OK, cool. I can go shopping now. ;8^)