Mac mini to projector 75 feet away

I would like to use Mac Mini for video to an epson 720p projector 75 feet away (once cable is run) for movies in the backyard. What are my options for the best signal/price: VGA, SVHS? Sound is wired separately.

Some people have trouble getting a Mac mini to drive even a 6 foot cable with certain monitors. 75 feet seems a bit of a stretch. You could try a high quality VGA cable and see what comes of it. Perhaps the merchant you buy the cable from will let you return it if it doesn't work out.
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http://www.gefen.com/kvm/wizard.jsp

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