IPhone 3G does not show up in iTunes

When I plug in via USB port on rear of machine (powered USB), and I've tried both ports. I am using the supplied USB cable. I plug it in within' the first couple of days of purchase and it showed up, and I've installed the 2.0.2 (5C1) iPhone software. In the past few weeks it will not show up. I've also updated to iTunes 8.0. I've rebooted the computer and the iPhone several times in every conceivable order.
Also, a seemingly related issue is that the supplied USB charger (for AC) does not get recognized by the phone most times it is plugged in. i.e. the green battery charging interface and connection chime don't come on. I believe it is still charging but it doesn't show on my battery life indicator.
Please advise! Do I need a new USB charge cable? faulty hardware? software?

I am having a very similar problem. After upgrading to 2.1 and 8.0 my computer keeps telling me my device is faulty and I cannot connect. Other things work in the USB port and I have spent days checking drivers, restoring my computer etc., all to no avail.
My wife's laptop is on 7.3 and my phone at least connects though it won't let me do anything because the phone is already 2.1.
Please help.

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