Dual Displays Plus a Preview Monitor for FCP Supported?

Hello! I have the iMac 20" and do video editing. Beyond using a second display for an extended desktop, is it possible to have an additional monitor/TV for the preview while editing or for playback?
Thanks!
iMac (early 2006)   Mac OS X (10.4.6)   Also Running Windows XP Pro SP2

Here is my own answer, check out the Matrox MXO, it is a great add-on for the iMacs.

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    <http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=22 0D662A&nplm=MA631Z%2FA>
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    <http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=20 858E48&nplm=MA567Z%2FA>
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