Freezing nano?

Hey guys I just got (couple weeks) a new 3rd gen nano and I've noticed that when I connect it to my mac it freezes from time to time. When this issue happens the ipod is not recognized by itune or my computer.
Is anyone experiencing this and how do I fix it? So far I've been resetting the ipod and connecting it back up, but this surely shouldn't happen. It never happened to my ipod mini.
thanks for the help

THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPLY!
Yes I have restored it. When I first got it I only had my pc with me, so it was set for windows. Once I was able to get to my mac I restored it back to mac format. The funny thing is I think it worked better (or worked normally) under the windows format. With that said, I have now noticed that every time after I use my ipod now and try to link it up, the ipod freezes and it is not recognised by my computer or itunes. It is only I reset the ipod, that it becomes recognised again.
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