AoD Review: GiTS SAC 1st gig Boxset

[cpuuk]

Review (http://www.animeondvd.com/reviews2/disc_reviews/4922.php)

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If you haven’t bought the series yet, then this is the no-brainer, slam-dunk, you’d-have-to-be-a-retard-not-to, must-have, perfect (anime) Christmas gift. At it’s full RRP it’s a bargain, at the current street price it’s indecently cheap, akin to stealing- go treat yourself. If you already own the individual volumes…… I’d hate to be in your shoes come shopping time!

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[shynra]

Could someone in the know point out to me the minor subtitle problems mentioned in the review... ive already oredred mine but would like to know the subtitle problems that i may encounter, thanks...

[shokoti]

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shynra said:
Could someone in the know point out to me the minor subtitle problems mentioned in the review... ive already oredred mine but would like to know the subtitle problems that i may encounter, thanks...

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A number of the volumes (at least 1-5) had slightly off timing at times, with episode 1 being completely out of sync for the first half or so.

The font also changed for the first 5 volumes each time, culminating in a disgusting mess involving teletext-style black borders on volume 5. Thankfully they were fixed for the last 2 discs. I believe I covered them in detail in the individual reviews.

[cpuuk]

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shokoti said:
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shynra said:
Could someone in the know point out to me the minor subtitle problems mentioned in the review... ive already oredred mine but would like to know the subtitle problems that i may encounter, thanks...

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A number of the volumes (at least 1-5) had slightly off timing at times, with episode 1 being completely out of sync for the first half or so.

The font also changed for the first 5 volumes each time, culminating in a disgusting mess involving teletext-style black borders on volume 5. Thankfully they were fixed for the last 2 discs. I believe I covered them in detail in the individual reviews.

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Ah, if you hadn't told him, he might have watched in bliss.... now his viewing is blighted with forewarning.

[Greywing]

Are the subtitles in time now though? I've heard of SO many problems with the UK & US releases of SAC 1st Gig that I'm honestly cautious of buying it in any form.

[cpuuk]

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Greywing said:
Are the subtitles in time now though? I've heard of SO many problems with the UK & US releases of SAC 1st Gig that I'm honestly cautious of buying it in any form.

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Why do I bother writing the reviews /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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"Now, for the bad news- because the audio tracks are the Dolby selection, we get the original of those as well, minor warts and all. So anyone thinking this is the fixed audio and subtitle version is going to be disappointed."

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[Greywing]

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CPU said:
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Greywing said:
Are the subtitles in time now though? I've heard of SO many problems with the UK & US releases of SAC 1st Gig that I'm honestly cautious of buying it in any form.

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Why do I bother writing the reviews /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif

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"Now, for the bad news- because the audio tracks are the Dolby selection, we get the original of those as well, minor warts and all. So anyone thinking this is the fixed audio and subtitle version is going to be disappointed."

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Sorry man, I'm at work - quick answers good, reading an in-depth review awkward! /images/graemlins/catgirl0.gif

[maehara]

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CPU said:
Ah, if you hadn't told him, he might have watched in bliss.... now his viewing is blighted with forewarning.

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...like mine now is. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif Thanks! /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[shokoti]

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maehara said:
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CPU said:
Ah, if you hadn't told him, he might have watched in bliss.... now his viewing is blighted with forewarning.

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...like mine now is. /images/graemlins/cry00000.gif Thanks! /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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Believe me, if you didn't know beforehand and started watching the Japanese track with subs, you'd notice very, very quickly. There's no point hiding from it. They're a bit bodged but still watchable. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[cpuuk]

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shokoti said:
They're a bit bodged but still watchable. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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Yea, I'll second that.