IPod clears songs after 8GB is used

This has happened numerous times now. Every time my new 20GB iPod (color display) is detached from my power mac g4, every song, playlist, album, and artist is cleared from the iPod.
The next time I plug the iPod into the computer, a window pops up in itunes reading "iTunes cannot read the contents of the iPod "My iPod". Use the iPod Software Updater application to restore the iPod to factory settings."
This happens every time I use up 8 GB or more and then unplug the iPod from the computer. I'm using the USB port that was included to connect, so I wouldn't expect this to occur.
I am holding off on calling apple to see if anyone else has had this problem.

It sounds like your HD in your iPod is toasted, call apple for help!

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