Mac mini with Acer H223HQ (Just making sure)

Hi,
I going to buy the new Mac mini (the cheap one) and I'd like to be sure that the *Acer H223HQ* (1920 * 1080) is going to work well with it . I'll have to use the Mini-DVI -> DIV Adapter to connect the Mac mini to the screen right ?
Thanks!

I too am considering purchasing the Acer H233HQ monitor. I was ready to purchase it from Buy.com but then noted the review below. I don't quite understand what the review is talking about, but I wanted to make sure that this would not be an issue for me with my new mac mini if I purchase this particular monitor. Shouldn't the DVI work with this monitor just like any other contemporary monitor? Can anyone confirm that the monitor and mini work optimally together?
"Just got this monitor in today and hooked up to my trusty mac mini. I had to remote in to the mac mini in order to get the monitor to stay on for me to get the sys prefs to a lower resolution size. It won't accept the native resolution as it is set at a 60 mhz refresh rate.. Cant move it to 75mhz. Monitors with DVI look crisp and clear. This one looks like I am using junk Microsoft PC with a VGA cable. Acer's website doesn't list this monitor at all in their system. A big waste of time and I blew a coupon that I cant use again. If you are a MAC USER pick something else..."

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