Will any old monitor work?

I'm seriously considering picking up my first Mac. I was really interested in the iMac, but I feel that it's just too expensive for me at this time. So, now I'm looking at the Mac Mini. Again, price appears to be an issue.
After looking at Apple's store, it has come to my attention that the cheapest monitor they sell is $800. In that case, I'd be better off buying the iMac.
I'm sure there are cheaper flat screen alternatives (I'm heading to college, so space is a big issue). However, while I'm looking is there anything specific I need to know?
Will all monitors that work for PCs work on Macs? Do I need a special kind of port to make it work?

most all computer monitors will work with the mini, but i'm sure there are a few exceptions.
use the DVI to VGA adapter if a non-DVI monitor.
for the really old monitors that have BNC or 13W3 connectors, there are options for those too.
i looked on newegg.com for you and found a widescreen 21" Samsung for $499.99 that has VGA + DVI, plus it also composite, S-Video, and component inputs (for VCR, XBOX, PS2, cable/satellite boxes, camcorder, etc... to really save space and double as a TV)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824001078
...or if you know that you only want to hook up a computer, there is a viewsonic 19" that has VGA and DVI only for $216.99.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116373
you can see that i suggested widescreen models, as I think this is THE form factor for all future UI and media and monitors that had DVI, since it is a "feature" that is almost standard now and worth it performance wise.

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Will ANY DV camcorder work?
Some, perhaps even most, will.
However, if you mean EVERY when you say ANY, the short answer to your question is no.
Any Mac compatible DV camcorder that connects to your computer via Firewire will work.
My old Sony DCR-TRV17 and DCR-TRV70 both work great. However, for a time after my now-discontinued models were available, Sony sold a different camcorder called "micro-DV" camcorders that were notoriously Mac-unfriendly. These Sony micro-DVs did NOT claim compatibility with Mac, and they were not.
There may be other makes and brands that won't work, too. Check the documentation that is packaged with any camcorder of interest to be certain it claims to be "Mac Compatible" and that its instructions show how to use the camcorder with a Mac. Camcorders whose manuals or other documentation do not explain how to use them with Macintosh computers are probably NOT Mac compatible.
Of course, the best way to be CERTAIN is to try the camcorder you are considering with your very own Mac before you buy. If a DV camcorder will download the video it has recorded to your iMovie, it will work on your Mac with iChat.
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I chose the Sony brand of camcorder because the quality and features met my amateur needs. Moreover,I was using a Sony still camera and all cables, memory cards, batteries, chargers, and cables worked on both my still camera and the new video camcorders, thus saving considerable money on ancillary items. However, you needs and budget may be different. Pick the brand, quality, features, and cost that work for you. The only thing I know to specifically avoid is any DV camcorder that is not Mac compatible.
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