Ipod 4G issue

I have iPod 4G and is non responsive and at times the application closes, this even happens when trying to search through the App Store. I have tried restarting, clearing running apps, restoring through itunes, removing and reinstalling the app. Pls help!

James 5wins has some good points, but it can be fixed.
Back up your iPod to your computer.
Then restore the iPod to factory settings.
Make sure your iTunes account is up to date.
Update all Apps on the computer. Any Apps that have a history of crashing can be deleted from the Computer and redownloaded with the Apple ID that purchased them. This gets you a neat App with out the Frankenstein Monster patches that are there now.
Once all is in order on the computer, you can plug in and set up the iPod as new from the last backup.
If problems persist, you may want to look at your router as the possible culprit. A slow, or degrading router will cause intermittant failures in wifi required Apps. (If non wifi Apps fail also, then it is not a wifi problem)
Good luck

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Then I turned the PC off, ejecting the iPod in the process. After ejecting, I turned it on, but the folder icon was still there. Seconds later, I heard a clicking sound, and it turned itself off.
Afterwards, I plugged it onto my computer, and it was recognized by iTunes, but no files were detected. I opened on explorer, and opened it. The only folder was a hidden ipod_control 0 kb-sized. I checked the disk Properties and... the space was still being used. Which makes me think the files are there.
Now, there's where my problem resides: I need those files. I tried 4 of the 5 R's, but the 5th one will erase my files.
Here's the questions: is there any possibility of ever recovering those 27 GB? Are my files lost forever? Is iPod a reliable external HDD or things like these will keep happening?
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So I just tried this in order to see if I could help.
Exported a calendar as an .ics file, created a new "test" calendar in Google, then imported my .ics file into the new calendar.
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If they are going to order you a replacement, ASK THAT THEY HAVE IT SHIPPED TO YOU. There, you just saved a trip back 45 minutes one way to pick it back up.
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Error 1604 points at a problem with your USB drivers/connection.
Error 1604: This error is often related to USB timing. Try changing USB ports, uninstalling and reinstalling USB ports, and other available USB troubleshooting steps (troubleshooting USB connections, device not recognized properly, computer won't recognize a FireWire or USB device). If you are using a dock, bypass it and connect directly to the USB 30-pin dock-connector cable. If the issue persists on a known-good computer, the device may need service.
more detailed info here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
Install USB drivers: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Also check your security software settings: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125
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