dvd-r skipping problem

[marcsorr]

Ive seen alot of posts about dvd backups skipping on standalone dvd players. Alot of replys say its cheap media, but Im not so sure.
My player(Daewoo 5800) used to skip all the time on dvdr. I updated the firmware and have never had any problems since.
Can the firmware make the dvd player read bad media better?
I have about 75 copies that play fine now, never used a blank that cost more than 60 cents on ebay.
I use DvdShrink and nero sometimes, other times I use Dvdxcopy.
My computer is a Gateway P3 450. (Dvdxcopy isnt even supposed to work on less than 500)

So I have a crappy computer, use crappy disks, and various programs, but the problem all came down to firmware on the dvd player. I suggest all with this problem update their firmware before spending more on media or a better computer.

Then again Im a newbie, but its worth a try.

[jeex]

upgrading the firmware on your cd/dvd burner could have made a difference too.. if you're content with using cheap media, then thats up to you.. alot of people dont have the option to upgrade the firmware on their dvd player, so they have to use high quality media.. also, if you let a friend borrow your backup and it doesnt work on their dvd player, they're probably SOL.