Which graphic card for new notebook?

Hi!
In a little while, I want to buy a new notebook that, of course, will run Archlinux. Before buying though, I want to make some things sure so that setting up the notebook won't be a pain ... First of all, I've fallen in love (until I find a prettier one ) with LG's notebooks, especially the small ones. Some of them have nVidia graphic cards, others have ATI. The notebook that I currently use has an Intel GM655 graphic chip that is great in terms of open source but this time I'd prefer a graphic card of nVidia or ATI.
Previously, I used an ATI graphic card on my old iBook G4 with no problems but now, I'm not sure anymore if ATI's new graphic cards will run fine with Linux. I especially fear Xorg-ATI problems. The same goes for nVidia. There's an Archlinux news entry that I have in mind, that says that nVidia doesn't support something for Linux anymore (I cannot remember what exactly, sorry) ... Is ATI therefore a better choice? What's the situation now with those graphic cards?
When I used my Apple iBook, I ran the ATI card with the open radeon driver. I feel fine this time though, to use the proprietary driver if it's necessary. Once again, is there a better choice in terms of stability, support and realationship to the Linux community?
Lastly, I'm curious if anyone here also uses a LG notebook, and could share some experiences with me. Besides, any other comments to notebooks that run well with Linux will I appreciate.

Hi,
sorry for the delay, I was away in Berlin during my vacation. I have to admit, the need for a new notebook somehow has ended because my dad gave me an Eee-PC for free.
Of course you cannot compare it to other notebooks but I will use it when I'm away and in transit. Nevertheless, thank you all for your hints, I'll consider them the next time I buy a notebook.
By the way, the Eee-PC I got is a quite new model, and I'd like to add a Wiki entry if I can.

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