Finder freezes on file copy

Hello,
With a brand-new MBP running 10.8.2 I'm experiencing freezes when trying to copy files in Finder.
In this case I'm trying to transfer files from my iPod (as a storage device, copied from the iTunes folders on my old MBP; I need to get these onto my new machine), but whenever it gets to 110.1MB it freezes with the copy dialog still displayed. Eventually, finally, it times out with an error 36 (I/O, but still not helpful--the files are fine).
I've killed all the processes and restarted several times, but it's always at the 110.1MB mark.
Any ideas? I don't think it's going to be the basic, tech support-like stuff here. Thanks.

Resolution: I finally gave up on the iPod and used a small thumb drive to do many transfers.

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