Ipod classic version 2.3, when connected to new macbook, both freeze

My old but faithful ipod is working fine, and connecting fine to my old ibook. I recently bought a new macbook (10.5.3) and when I try to connect my old ipod, they both freeze. I have to restart my macbook and reset my ipod. Is it possible the 2 are not compatible? The itunes version on this macbook is the newest and I have switched the hold button, but it doesn't help. If I then connect it to my old Ibook (10.2.8), everything is fine.
Can anyone help me?
Thanx!
Christien

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