Best display for mac mini?

I'm about to purchase a Mac Mini (late 2012 model) but can't stretch to a thunderbolt monitor so was wondering whether a 24inch monitor from samsung or similar would be a good fit. I would like to connect through the HDMI interface, and I want to use the monitor primarily for photo editing.

If accurate color display is not important to you, like producing photos for print (4 color, etc.) or produce other commercial products, or don't care if color is off a bit, then just about any late model tv or monitor will work.  I'm using a 24" Samsung, about 2 years old and it's decent for basic home use.

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