[Rathji]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Hmm, now I'm thinking one of these might do the trick.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...X_B_21_5_.html

Is there a big difference between the i3 and i5 processors?

If it doesn't have to be a laptop then you could easily get a Vostro 230 Desktop and add in a video card and just KVM it to your current computer set up. About $600 total including a KVM switch and cables.

edit: Just realized that as a Mac household there is a good likelihood that you don't actually have a separate monitor. so would need to add in the cost for a monitor as well. It raises an interesting question though, how are iMacs etc set up for dual monitors? Might be worth it to add the monitor for that purpose as well.