Question on Nec 20WMGX2

[bingy30]

I will receive the monitor as a gift from my uncle, living in US. However, I live in Canada so I may have to pay duty. I was wondering if anyone can tell me in which country the monitor is manufactured so that I have an idea how steep the bill will be. Any input will be appreciated!

 

[bingy30]

Anyone?

 

[LittleNemoNES]

Most likely in the East

Just get it! It's a great LCD -- yes I'm a proud owner -- been a year this month.

 

[Sunday Ironfoot]

I have the European model, the 20WGX2, it's basically the same but without HDCP and the soundbar thingy. Mine says "Made In China" if that helps.

 

[SexyK]

Safe money's on China.

 

[BernardP]

Canadian duties are usually around 12 %, regardless of the country of origin. They will then add the 6% GST on top of that.

 

[bingy30]

Thanks alot for all input! Looks like it is made in China.🙂

 

[hans007]

i think the rason the european model doesnt have hdcp or the sound bar / tv tuner is because therse taxes on tvs (and it counts as a TV with the tuner on it) in european countries, like the UK

 

[BernardP]

Originally posted by: hans007
i think the rason the european model doesnt have hdcp or the sound bar / tv tuner is because therse taxes on tvs (and it counts as a TV with the tuner on it) in european countries, like the UK

You are right. And I have also seen on LesNumeriques.com and Hardware.fr that even the presence of a DVI input on a monitor qualifies it as a TV set. That's why some models are VGA-only in Europe while being available with DVI in the rest of the world.