ABOY single

[jimbo913]

Anyone see these CDs and DVDs up for presale yet.  I was happy with HMV last time, but they don't have it up yet.

[slaneman]

cd/japan  has this

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=UICI-5021

[jimbo913]

hmmm... thanks for the link.  I am hoping HMV offers a package discount like last time.  I wonder what is different for this Japanese version.  Doesn't appear to have any b-sides.

[Carl]

The DVD doesn't have any tracklisting info either - I guess cdjapan doesn't know the details yet.

One nice thing for those importing DVDs into the states is that Japanese DVDs are NTSC instead of PAL, so if you have a region-free standalone player with your TV they should play fine.

I just use my notebook most of the time, and maybe there are standalone players that will convert PAL discs into a NTSC signal, no idea.  But it is still a perk I guess.

[jimbo913]

Yeah, I usually just use my notebook too.  Unfortunately I do not have a region free standalone DVD player

[jimbo913]

Just for those who may care, HMV.CO.UK now has them for preorder.  No package deal like last time though... at least not that I saw.

[slaneman]

Thanks for the reminder. Just preordered. And you're right. You have to buy them individually.

[Brad]

I would give it a few more days.  I have preordered from HMV in the past only to have them turn around and offer a package deal a few days later.

Of course, you can always cancel and re-order...

[slaneman]

Thanks for that tip! I'll keep checking.

[jimbo913]

I will keep checking.  If anyone else sees it, feel free to post it here

(like this is my place or something)

[Edited on 9/21/2005 by jimbo913]

[jimbo913]

hmmm...

http://www.jointhelist.com/u2/u2_aboy.htm

It says on that form that HMV will have all three for 6 pounds.  But, it isn't listed on the site as such.

[Brad]

That seems to imply that the discount is only available for in-store purchases, but who knows?

[jimbo913]

Yes, I think you are right, but then it has the web-site listed right next to it.  I sent an email to HMV, I will post what I hear back.

[slaneman]

I paid 6.77 UK Pounds for all three individually. Shipping 4.30
At 1.8 dollars to pound that's 19.92 dollars. That seems more than fair considering I paid 12.99$ for the COBL single on Amazon. Now THAT was a bit steep.

[jimbo913]

hmm... my HMV order was around 8 pounds.  No response from HMV yet.  I know it is only around 4 dollars (difference with the package deal), but if I can save $ I will try to do it.