IPod (3G) reboots when turned on (often)

wondering if anyone has had a similiar issue and if they have any advice (either to fix or to send back to Apple to be fixed):
if i let the iPod sit for a day or so without being used or charged, when i turn it on it will reboot. the iPod still works perfectly, but it will always reboot itself when turned on.
this usually does not happen (or happens less) if i use it more frequently (less time sitting unused) or multiple times in one day.

I see, "deep sleep mode"...
makes sense.
looks like this has been addressed previously in the boards, but i didn't know to search for "deep sleep mode". tried a bunch of other search combo's, but none worked...
thanks.

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iPod is not an acceptable solution.
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