Is there a display for my MacBook Pro retina that isn't made by apple and doesn't cost the world?

Please tell if there is a display for my MacBook Pro retina that I don't have to pay tons for and will connect to my laptop!

I just plugged my 13" MBPr in to a cheap 24" 1080p BenQ using a Display port to DVI adapter and it works fine, crisp enough for my eyes and for around £115 a bargain.
edit: Picked it up from Amazon on a free next day delivery with Prime.

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