Connecting two non-apple monitors

Hi,
Before purchasing new macbook pro, I wanted to know if I can connect 2 external monitors (extended):
dell u27 (with max resolution: 2560x1440)
smasung syncmaster 24"
I couldn't find anywhere a clear answer whether or not this is possible.
Thanks!

Thanks.
Even if they do, the macbook has only one thunderbolt connector and even if external displays have display ports they don't have output ports to chain the second screen, nor couldn't I find an adapter to split thunderbolt to 2 HDMI / DVI ports..

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