I have the same issue of iTunes-source songs skipping on CDs played in CD players rather than on DVD/CD players. I'm going to give this Discussions route a fair shot before I file a complaint with American Express so I can get my money back. (This and a couple of other threads establish that this is a common problem that has been brought to Apple's attention. I've also called Apple and e-mailed them, both to no avail.) Here's (1) a description of my problem and (2) the technical data I've seen requested from others:
(1) Problem Description: I have a CD/DVD burner on my Dell computer. I purchased $59.04 in tunes from iTunes and burned some of them to 2 CDs. When I try to play the CDs in some CD players, tracks 1 and 2 of both disks play OK, but beyond that, the songs begin skipping. By the time you hit track 5, the skipping is so bad that there is no playback at all. However, these 2 CDs will play perfectly on players that are also DVD players. The problem is with playback on mere CD players. Thus, neither will play back in car CD players, which is a problem since I purchased most of these songs for the purpose of making CDs and giving them as Christmas gifts. (Needless to say, the gifts were a bit of an embarrassment, a dud.) Following some suggestions on the Apple site, I updated my version of iTunes. I also tested my burner by burning a copy of a commercial CD that I bought from a music store down the street. To do this, I used some Windows software. I can play this "test CD" on any player, even in a car CD player. Thus, my burner is not restricting me to playing burned CDs only on DVD/CD players. The limitation seems to be coming from the iTunes software. Does anyone have any idea why I can't play the 2 iTunes-source CDs on a car (i.e., non-DVD) CD player? Are there some iTunes software settings in the burning process that I need to change?
(2) Here are my Diagnostics:
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
Dell Inc. Inspiron 9200
iTunes 6.0.1.3
CD Driver 2.0.4.3
CD Driver DLL 2.0.3.2
LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), drvmcdb (1.0.0.1), MxlW2k (1.1.0.121), sscdbhk5 (1.0.0.1),
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.4.3),
Video Driver: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Series\ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 Series
IDE\DiskHTS548080M9AT00
_______________________MG4OA5EA, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
IDE\CdRom
NEC_DVD+-RW_ND-6500A___________________202C___, Bus Type ATA, Bus Address [0,0]
If you have multiple drives on the same IDE or SCSI bus, these drives may interfere with each other.
Some computers need an update to the ATA or IDE bus driver, or Intel chipset. If iTunes has problems recognizing CDs or hanging or crashing while importing or burning CDs, check the support site for the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard.
Current user is administrator.
D: _NEC DVD+-RW ND-6500A, Rev 202C
Audio CD in drive.
Found 15 songs on CD, playing time 44:03 on Audio CD.
Track 1, start time 00:02:00
Track 2, start time 03:08:42
Track 3, start time 05:48:52
Track 4, start time 08:41:17
Track 5, start time 11:12:49
Track 6, start time 14:03:07
Track 7, start time 17:23:04
Track 8, start time 20:14:11
Track 9, start time 23:20:48
Track 10, start time 26:16:63
Track 11, start time 29:10:47
Track 12, start time 31:49:54
Track 13, start time 34:40:73
Track 14, start time 37:35:53
Track 15, start time 41:03:71
Audio CD reading succeeded.
Get drive speed succeeded.
The drive CDR speeds are: 8 16 24.
The drive CDRW speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDR speeds are: 8.
The drive DVDRW speeds are: 8.
I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions anyone might have. I still owe some folks their Christmas gifts! Thanks!
