Cannot add ipod-compatible videos

Hello,
I'm having trouble adding videos to my 30 GB iPod. I've tried adding various videos that I believe to be iPod compatible -- some converted to 320x240 H.264 at 200 kbps/24fps as a .mp4; a few downloaded from sites like Google Video that offer downloads in iPod/PSP format. I always get the error "file.mp4 was not copied to the iPod because it cannot be played on this iPod."
I'm not sure if this might have caused the problem, but I recently changed the computer I am using with the iPod. I used to use a computer with Windows XP, with which I could add both music and videos perfectly. I am now using a Powerbook with Mac OS X. I restored the iPod on the Mac after my first tries to add video on the Mac failed, but I still get the same error. I can add music just fine.
Help please?
Thanks a bunch in advance.
g4 powerbook Mac OS X (10.4.8)

I have the same problem too. I used vixy.net Online FLV Converter : Download online videos direct to PC / iPod / PSP to convert youtube videos into mp4 file and load into my ipod. but it seemed to only play music, cannot watch video at all. please help

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