New Mac Mini display recommendations

I need a display for my Mac Mini and I can't really afford one of those nice Apple displays. As you know there are hundreds of third party displays and resolutions. I would like to find something around 20"-22", DMI, and of course resolutions that are supported by the mini. Around $450-$500. The purpose of this system is drawing and artwork.
Thanks,
PickyBiker

I agree with Stork. I'd love to have a couple Cinema displays. But my wife would kill me. But let me report on my experience with Dell.
First. I'm a architect. And I do plenty of highend rendering. So I need a respectable display...or two. I was a bit leary of my first 20" Dell. I was looking at it as a "Throw away" But Six year later, its still solid visually. After that I started experimenting with other monitors (Careful to keep cost under $250). Two years ago, I got a 24" Acer monitor(1920X1200). It had incredible specs...and I use it for all my 3D models. Along with Cinema displays, I use it to compare all the other monitors that I buy. Then...I bought (2) 23" monitors. and I should have got the 24" with 1920X1200(my mistake) but they are still good monitors for dual display in my office.(I take expensive stuff home)
I went to fryes and best buy to compare monitors. Put on your earbuds (to avoid the sales people) and go look at couple monitors at 45 degree angle. As Stork says, use your eye. And have fun.

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