Help! My iPod won't connect to ANY computer.

I Recently replaced my iPod and got a new one. Out of the box, this one will not connect to any of my computers. It does not even charge. I have tried different cables, but that is not the issue. How can I fix this? Can I at all? By the way, I just got this one yesterday at an Apple store in Brandon, Fl if that helps.

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