Mac mini compatable Monitors

Hi
i would like to know the  monitors best for Mac mini
Thanks

Which model do you have?
Intel HD Graphics 3000 with the 2.3 GHz processor or the
AMD Radeon HD 6630M and the 2.5GHz
The faster video processor will give better response but both will work with just about any HDTV out there.
http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_mac/family/mac_mini/select?mco=MjMzOT QxMTc

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