I just bought the 4G ipod....

[syntax]

I got home charged it, then I installed the software ... seemed to go good.... then I try to put mp3's on it with itunes ... it will freeze (after it puts a couple songs on) the ipod on the "do not dissconnect" screen .... same thing happens with with ephpod(sp?), then I have to reboot the ipod and the same thing happens again, I tried to "reformat" the ipod using the updater ... it works find but still freezes when transfering mp3's. Windows xp does recognise my ipod everytime I plug it in ...I need help, and im pretty good with computers (I built the one im using)......so I thought........

[syntax]

ok ..... I got one cd on the ipod..... then I tried a second and it froze

[jerrodh]

What kind of hardware interface are you using? USB2? Firewire?

I ask because some PC Firewire cards are less than reliable with the iPod.

[syntax]

im using a the firewire port thats buit on to my motherboard I guess I could try USB

[syntax]

ok USB works like a charm .... does USB go the same speed as Firewire??

[jerrodh]

If you have USB 2.0, the speed is just about the same.

[syntax]

azdude, thanks so much for your help ..... I can't belive i didnt try the other cable... oh well

[Inferno999]

Well, I'm glad you're happy with USB2. But for the record,

"There is a known incompatibility with 4g iPods and Firewire cards using the VIA chipset. Apple is aware of the problem and is working to supply a fix to its customers."

http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=40971