80GB iPod keeps rebooting

hi.. when i put my new 80GB ipod on shuffle, it will play for a while (sometimes fine for many hours) and then suddenly it will reboot.
i never had this happen with my old 60GB model. i have tried removing all songs and putting them back on again, and i have reflashed the firmware. nothing seems to work.
any suggestions?
dell inspiron9400   Other OS  

it will play for a while (sometimes fine for many hours) and then suddenly it will reboot.
does it seem to be resetting on mono mp3 tracks? if so, perhaps see if the workaround from this document is of any help:
Fifth Generation iPod resets when playing some mono MP3 songs and podcasts

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