Recommended LCD monitor for Mac Minin 1.42

I'm trying to find a LCD monitor in the 20"-22" range for my Mac Mini 1.42 that is known to work out of the box using DVI without having to tweak things (i.e. SwitchResX). I have already purchased and returned a HP w2007. My next choice was a ViewSonic VX2035wm but reading this forum it is also known to have timing problems. I'd rather not spend the $$$ for an Apple monitor (not even sure if they work). Would like to keep the cost below $300.
Thanks

You might find the page at http://www.freewebs.com/themagius/macintoshmini.htm helpful since it was compiled for the original 1.25 and 1.42 PPC minis. It does, however, list only DVI.
VGA displays were less troublesome, since they almost all work with the mini, though some were apt to display dim or greyish output.

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