Absolutely turn off integrated 9400m graphics chip

Hi,
Is it possible to turn off 9400m GT graphics in the new Pros?
I'm looking forward to buy the one, but not sure if its good then my old one with 8600m gt 512mb.
I have looked at loots of benchmarks, etc. So no need to post them here
Why I'm asking this? because integrated graphics chip eats RAM, so 9400M GT will cut off 256 MB of my RAM, even if it is turned off from software and 9600M GT used.
If I'm wrong, please correct me.
Also, what about Vista 64 running through the BootCamp on these new devices? Are there any troubles/bugs, etc?
Don't want to buy a gadget, which will disappoint me
Thanks,
Alex

I agree with the previous post--my free memory (according to Activity Monitor) is identical regardless of which graphics chip I use. However, I did read a review somewhere that said the 9600 chip is superior not only for its power but because it has its own dedicated ram--implying, as you state, that the 9400 eats up some ram. Maybe someone can clarify this more.
The other issue I'm still investigating is which gpu I want to choose as my default. Since most of the time, I use the AC adapter, I'm thinking the 9600 should be the default for its power. Then, I'd just switch to the 9400 only at those locations where I really have to use the battery. But even then, unless this was a transcontinental plane flight (which I do maybe once a year, if that), battery life even on the 9600 is more than adequate for me.
By the way, if you have the MBP set to not require login on startup, the actual time it takes to change from one chip to the other is maybe 5 seconds from the time you click on the "OK to logout" button.

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