The best monitor for the mac mini?

Hey Everyone!
I am interested in getting the Mac Mini 2012 with 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 and 4 GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory and Intel HD Graphics 4000 512 MB. But I'm struggling trying to figure out what monitor will suit me best.
I'm looking for a monitor that's between 23' and 26' and I'm looking to use it by connecting the HDMI into my future Mac Mini and be getting 1080p with it. I'm mainly looking at a Dell or a Samsung monitor. I could really use some help and get some advice from comments on what monitor will make it run very smoothly!
Thanks!

Most Mac users who can't afford or justify buying the Thunderbolt display go with the Dell UltraSharp monitors. Excellent quality and reliability. I have two!

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