Can I split to multiple monitors?

I just bought a Mac Mini and I want to split out to multiple monitors.
Preferably I want to go out with a VGA and DVI or 2 VGA's if possible. Can it split to multiple monitors?
I am trying using a presentation program to send the signal to multiple wall monitors. Kinda like a hotel with the convention monitors...
Thanks for any help!

Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
The new Mac mini has two video ports and supports using two displays at once. There is a mini-DisplayPort and an HDMI port. You will need the appropriate adapters for the two ports to convert the signals to either DVI or VGA. Apple and a number of 3rd party venders sell these adapters.
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