Annoying Nano 5G problem

Hi
I have the latest version of iTunes, a 16Gb 5G Nano (latest firmware) running on Windows Vista. I have VoiceOver activated, however EVERYTIME I sync the ipod it has to regenerate all the VoiceOver text, which takes close to 30 mins. I have never had this problem before in that it does this for every sync (even if no new tracks are being added). I have tried resetting and restoring ipod but this has not helped. Has anyone else encountered this?
Cheers
Graeme

I have a similar problem. I have a 16Gb 5G Nano which I use with Windows Vista and whenever I sync it, it takes a long time "Generating VoiceOver messages". Not as long as 30 minutes for me but certainly at least 10 minutes. Sadly I've not found any solution for it either.
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