What monitor for mac mini?

I just ordered mac mini with I7 processor, flash drive and 8 gig memory.  Want to watch streaming movies and edit photos.  Prefer 24" monitor, suggestions?

Shop around, most any modern LG, Samsung, AOC, Acer, Dell, HP, etc. with HDMI and/or DVI inputs will work with a Mac Mini. 
Additionally you can use dual monitors, an HDMI or DVI monitor on the HDMI output (DVI using the supplied HDMI to DVI Adapter) and second HDMI, DVI or VGA monitor on the Mac Mini's Thunderbolt/Mini DisplayPort using the corresponding Mini DisplayPort to HDMI, DVI or VGA Adapter.
see > About Apple video adapters and cables

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