How best to connect multiple (not Apple) monitors to mac mini

Hi all,
I'm looking to purchase a Mac Mini and need some advice about setting up two non Apple monitors that have both HDMI & VGA ports.
Can I use USB ports?
If I connect one on the Thunderbolt and the other to the HDMI port will it work well?
Can I connect two monitors through one HDMI or Thunderbolt port?
Can I add other monitors later of I want to?
Also what cables/adapters will I need.
Thank you
Drew    

Connect one to the computer's HDMI port and the other to the Thunderbolt port using a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable or adapter
<http://www.kanexlive.com/mdphd10ft>
<http://store.apple.com/us/product/H1824ZM/A/moshi-mini-dp-to-hdmi-adapter-with-a udio-support>
It is possible to connect multiple displays to the HDMI port by using a HDMI splitter, but all will show the same picture.
It is possible to connect two displays to the Thunderbolt port but at least one must be a Thunderbolt display, and you can't use the HDMI port.
It is possible to connect extra displays via USB, but performance is limited
<http://www.newertech.com/products/viddu2dvia.php>

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