Ayumi Hamasaki Premium Countdown live OS version

[jiarongisme]

AC? Yeah, and also the box. It's really yellowish compared to the Japanese press.

[pommy48]

actually the OS press' box was more greenish in the hair

[Tony G]

Originally Posted by jiarongisme

AC? Yeah, and also the box. It's really yellowish compared to the Japanese press.

Why is having a white box better than a yellowish box? I own the OS version (HK version) of A COMPLETE and it's fine, in every way. The ayumi box, the background to her picture is supposed to be a bit yellowish. The back where the tracklist is written is white. Why could they only print half of the box white? Obviously it's intended to be that way.

[jiarongisme]

What I meant by yellowish is yellow-er than the original Japanese press. Not... whatever you said.

[nanakopy87]

But it still doesn't defeat the fact that you misread my sentence yes? I said I was sticking to my current one and you asked "you got your copy already?"

i apologize for my poor english..and i apologize for misread your post

And yes, avex Taiwan has already announced that they will make a newer batch with the option to switch off the subtitles.

yes,avex TAIWAN did said will find a solution but did not mention anything else except will update us soon.i saw it from avex taiwan site.they said THEY WILL FIND A WAY and not confirm it yet although the chance of making the subtitles to be turned off is high.but still,avex haven't update it yet.

And does it really matter if they announced when and where? Because YA didn't announce when and where it would be sold anyways.

Yes,it does matter to me.at least i know that the news is from their company.which means its more trustable than those rumours no?

[jiarongisme]

I don't see how an official message from the official site is a rumour anyways.

And please finish reading what I said: "Yes I made a mistake in saying that avex Taiwan has already made the newer batch but the point is that you said that I received my copy of the newer version."

[nanakopy87]

ok.i repeat again...i did apologize for misread your post.i knew that you DID NOT receive the new version,ok.
My point is,avex taiwan did not say anything yet about the new version.and they did not say anything about how to exchange the old batch also.
Now,only HK version new version can be turned off...
AVEX TAIWAN did not say anything yet.We will not know if they will remove the subtitle(which means its like her previous concert dvd that do not have subs) or they will make the subs to be turned off.

and,i'm not sure from where you get your official message.i got mine frm http://www.avex.com.tw/4th/news_deta...cateid=2&main=

[jiarongisme]

^ Same site as you. And yes precisely. I get your point. Why bother elaborating when I was talking about you misreading in the first place?

Paragraphs at the bottom was typed just because we're on the topic on OS presses of PCDL. But oh well. Friends?

[nanakopy87]

ok.i think there's nothing to argue anymore since i'm clear and re-read the whole posts posted by you. XD

and hopefully the subs for TW version will be smaller and nicer than the current HK version...

[freedreamer]

im really tired of waiting...Singapore is being very....slow as always

[LacusClyne]

Originally Posted by Tony G

No. There is NO difference, quality wise, between the Japanese version of the DVD and the various overseas versions. NONE.

The subtitles seem to be the first difference I've ever seen. But the booklet, the actual DVD and its quality are EXACTLY THE SAME. The HK version is not inferior in any way.

It annoys me when people keep insisting there are these mystical differences they've never seen for themselves.

Originally Posted by Tony G

Why is having a white box better than a yellowish box? I own the OS version (HK version) of A COMPLETE and it's fine, in every way. The ayumi box, the background to her picture is supposed to be a bit yellowish. The back where the tracklist is written is white. Why could they only print half of the box white? Obviously it's intended to be that way.

i have both JP version and OS version, and there are differences, the picture quality, paper quality.
AND there is a difference between the DVD quality too. Taiwan made it from the JP version, then HK remake again using the TW version.
There had ALWAYS been some differences between the JP and OS quality, put it to a 40 inch tv and it's more obvious. or unless you have a sharp eye and have both copies then you can tell the difference.

But hardly anyone will realise, if not for this incident when they down the quality too much. Even the news of reprinitng had it stated as 'quality CLOSE to JP version', not 'quality SAME as JP version'. See, the quality on the OS version was never exactly the same as JP version

[nanakopy87]

lacus,yours is HK version?
i'm still waiting patiently for the TW version...
if still no news next week,i think i'll grab HK version


===EDIT===
got the news from avex taiwan already.but they didn't clearly state what changes they made but i think it will be the same as HK version?

Spoiler:

感謝您本次購買本公司之產品。

本公司於2009年5月22日發行之「濱崎 步 2008-2009 特別跨年演唱會A」DVD

若消費者因畫質問題於收看時產生困擾，本公司已完成附可隱藏式中文字幕，且畫質提升(經本公司之檢測)的D VD碟片。

如您有意願更換此DVD碟片，請根據以下方式，進行更換碟片之程序。

本次造成諸多不便，敬請見諒。


DVD碟片更換期間：
自2009年6月22日起，至2009年7月31日止。

DVD碟片更換方式：

一、寄回本公司更換
1. 備妥欲更換之DVD光碟片(不含印刷品與DVD盒等外包裝)。
2. 準備一張詳細填寫有您的姓名、郵遞區號、地址、電話之聯絡方式紙條。
3. 將光碟片與紙條寄至下列地址：
105台北市復興北路99號9樓之3
愛貝克思股份有限公司 收
並於信封上註明＜更換濱崎 步DVD＞。
4. 本公司在收到之後，即會盡快將全新碟片寄換給您。

二、於原購買店家更換
1. 備妥原購買發票。
2. 備妥欲更換之DVD光碟片(不含印刷品與DVD盒等外包裝)。
3. 至原購買店家進行更換。
※為避免店家備貨不及，請於更換前打電話至店家確認是否尚有備貨以供更換。

http://www.avex.com.tw/4th/artist/ar...=1357&cateid=2


rough translation using google translate:

Spoiler:

Thank you for your purchase of the products of the Company.

The Company in May 22, 2009 issue of "Ayumi Hamasaki Concert 2008-2009 New Year Special A" DVD

If the consumers due to quality issues arising from problems in the watch, the Company has completed the attached English subtitles can be hidden, and enhance the quality (of the detection by the Company) of the DVD disc.

If you are willing to replace the DVD disc, please according to the following method for disc replacement procedure.

This caused a lot of inconvenience for your patience.


During DVD disc replacement:
Since June 22, 2009 onwards, to July 31, 2009 only.

DVD disc replacement:

First, return the Company to replace
1. For the replacement of the DVD available in CD-ROM (non-printed packing boxes and DVD).
2. To prepare a detailed fill in your name, zip code, address, telephone number of the contact paper.
3. CD-ROM with a piece of paper will be sent to the following address:
105 No. 99 Fu-Hsing N. Road Taipei, Taiwan 9, Floor 3
Love received贝克思Co., Ltd.
And in the envelope marked with <replaced Ayumi Hamasaki DVD>.
4. The Company after the receipt will be sent as soon as possible for the new disc to you.

Second, the replacement of the original purchase of stores
1. Ready for the original purchase invoice.
2. For the replacement of the DVD available in CD-ROM (non-printed packing boxes and DVD).
3. To the original purchase of the replacement stores.
※ In order to avoid as stores stock, please call to pre-replacement stores to confirm whether there is stock for replacement.

[Yukitora]

I bought my version of A COMPLETE in Macau

I thought it was pretty specky, seeing as the photoshoot and all were from Macau.

THUS MY VERSION IS THE MOST ORIGINAL :O

[LacusClyne]

Originally Posted by nanakopy87

lacus,yours is HK version?
i'm still waiting patiently for the TW version...
if still no news next week,i think i'll grab HK version


===EDIT===
got the news from avex taiwan already.but they didn't clearly state what changes they made but i think it will be the same as HK version?
感謝您本次購買本公司之產品。

本公司於2009年5月22日發行之「濱崎 步 2008-2009 特別跨年演唱會A」DVD

若消費者因畫質問題於收看時產生困擾，本公司已完成附可隱藏式中文字幕，且畫質提升(經本公司之檢測)的D VD碟片。

如您有意願更換此DVD碟片，請根據以下方式，進行更換碟片之程序。

本次造成諸多不便，敬請見諒。


DVD碟片更換期間：
自2009年6月22日起，至2009年7月31日止。

DVD碟片更換方式：

一、寄回本公司更換
1. 備妥欲更換之DVD光碟片(不含印刷品與DVD盒等外包裝)。
2. 準備一張詳細填寫有您的姓名、郵遞區號、地址、電話之聯絡方式紙條。
3. 將光碟片與紙條寄至下列地址：
105台北市復興北路99號9樓之3
愛貝克思股份有限公司 收
並於信封上註明＜更換濱崎 步DVD＞。
4. 本公司在收到之後，即會盡快將全新碟片寄換給您。

二、於原購買店家更換
1. 備妥原購買發票。
2. 備妥欲更換之DVD光碟片(不含印刷品與DVD盒等外包裝)。
3. 至原購買店家進行更換。
※為避免店家備貨不及，請於更換前打電話至店家確認是否尚有備貨以供更換。
[/SPOILER]
http://www.avex.com.tw/4th/artist/ar...=1357&cateid=2

i got the JP version of it, and a hk version(because i want the on screen sub), and YES, the quality is a lot different compare to my JP version.

about the news of Taiwan, other then the sub which can be turn off and on, they did state that the quality will be better.

[nanakopy87]

yaya...thats what i'm worry...did not mention about the quality.and the worst part is,we need to mail it back to avex if we do not want to change the dvds in stores...
means its hard for us,from oversea to exchange the new one...

[SURREAL__RAINBOW]

so, no one got the bad DVDs and the new DVDs HK version from Yesasia yet?? I'm still waiting for the new edition... the bad one is REALLY BAD... not because of the subtitles, the quality is just disgusting.

First time that I buy an overseas DVD from ayu with such bad quality xD

[Smart Computer]

I got the new HK Ver. DVD from YesAsia today and it turned out very very good compared to the previous one. I have ayu's 2005 tour DVD as a Japan Ver. and other HK Ver., and in my opinion, the quality of them are the same when I played them on my 52 " LCD... So I don't know about others, but the fixed DVD of this new live DVD is very good.

[nanakopy87]

smart computer,is it possible to request some screencaps?
i remembered last time you said you can't screencap is it?

[SURREAL__RAINBOW]

Originally Posted by Smart Computer

I got the new HK Ver. DVD from YesAsia today and it turned out very very good compared to the previous one. I have ayu's 2005 tour DVD as a Japan Ver. and other HK Ver., and in my opinion, the quality of them are the same when I played them on my 52 " LCD... So I don't know about others, but the fixed DVD of this new live DVD is very good.

thanks for this info!! I'm really looking forward my new DVD lol

this is the first time that they make bad quality DVDs I believe, I have JPN and OS versions for all of my DVDs, and they look good!

[nanakopy87]

ya.this is my first time buying her CDL DVD and they got so much problem this time T_T