Dual display for mac mini?

Hi
I need to display a wide quicktime movie across two matching 1920 x 1080 screens.
I'd rather use a mini than 2 usb players and a sync board.
Will this work?
I think that the mini has one output that is HDMI, and the other DVI (?)
How can I ensure that they will match?
Thank you,
Marina

Dual screen KVMs do exist, but they're usually not cheap. A couple of online places that advertise them:
[http://www.kvms.com/Landing/Dual-Video-Central.aspx|http://www.kvms.com/Landin g/Dual-Video-Central.aspx]
[http://www.kvm-switches-online.com/dual-head-kvm-switch.html|http://www.kvm-sw itches-online.com/dual-head-kvm-switch.html]
(Disclosure: I do not work for either company.)
I have a 2009 Mini with two screens. Both screens are attached to "single screen" KVMs. KVM1 is to switch between the Mini and a desktop PC, using the PC's keyboard. KVM2 is to switch the second screen between the Mini and a Windows Server, using the server's keyboard. The Mini also has the Apple keyboard and mouse attached. So in "Mac mode", I have three keyboards and mice. Obviously, I have a unique situation and if you want to switch both screens to the same PC, then this el-cheapo dual-screen KVM won't work. Perhaps if you don't mind having the multiple keyboards, but it's still going to be two steps to switch both monitors instead of just one.

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