Iphone refuses to complete sync/install apps

Hello everybody,
a week ago I recieved an Iphone (3G) that seemed broken, it didn't even start.
Well after some tries I managed to get it working (updated it to 3.0 now).
The problem now is that it won't sync properly... after a song or 6 it freezes. I tried an other pc (no macs in my house :/) and both the pc's had a 2.0 usb port.
I don't think this sync problem is related to the usb port because if I tried to dowload and install some apps from the app store, it begins downloading (OK), but then when it's installing that freezes too. After restarting my Iphone the app logo is gone too. And how could that be related to any usb ports? Maybe it's a combination of problems, I don't know.
I tried finding an solution, but it seems no one had those problems combined.
Ow yeah this is what I already tried:
-Other pc
-Other usb pot
-Other usb cable
-Reïnstall Itunes (8.1/8.2 beta/8.2 all tried them)
-Reset Phone
-Restore Phone (both pc's)
-Restore Phone in DFU (both pc's)
-Sync in little amounts (works sometimes, but this still isn't normall)
-Trying to sync iphone running on diffent firmware
If you have questions about my situation, just post them.
Someone who experienced this? Does someone know a solution?
Thanks in advance,
Yoda

Unlucky enough for me, I think it's possibility 2 :/ My iPhone/Itunes still crash while syncing after reauthorizing my iTunes account.
I have maybe another possible cause of this problem though. The back-up file which I used to reload my info on this iPhone was from a 16Gb iPhone... This is a 8Gb iPhone. Is it possible that that's causing syncing problems?
But I'll probably have to take it to the store, only downside is that I'll lose my phone for about 4 weeks because the service in Belgium suck for the iPhone.
Anyways thanks merryone for your response.

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