Two address books

Anybody know if it's possible to sync only certain address book groups - or - run two address books?
I've got contacts I need everyday, which I need to sync with MobileMe and my iPhone.
I've also got hundreds of contacts I would like to keep separately, so they don't sync and fill up my iPhone.
So, unless there is a way of not syncing a group within my main address book, can I run a second address book.
Suggestions gratefully received!

On the Info panel when you sync in iTunes, you can select the Address Book groups you sync.
I don't use mobile me, so I don't know how it is set up. You may be able to do something similar.
And, there's not a simple way to keep two address books for the same user.

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