Quick Update: One of my colleagues at work had his house painted with vinyl and he LOVES it. However, he was very unhappy with the painters who applied it and finds they are the only authorized dealer in the region. Very frustrating. But regardless, here is a link to the company that produced the paint...
http://www.liquidvinylsystem.com/home/home.html
Now I am on a mission to see if I can find a way to actually buy a few cans of the stuff. I may try it on one side of my house to see if I like it. If I like it half as much as my colleague, it will be worth the effort.