IPod mini problem: just got it and it is already acting up!

Hi,
i just got another ipod, this time a mini. i've had it for about 2 weeks and it is acting up.
i have the ipod mini(hp version).
the battery is charged and it won't turn on when it is plugged into my computer or in my apple charger + usb 2.0 cord that i bought for it. i did the toggle hold/on, and push menu and select simultaneously trick and it DID NOT WORK!
but i checked to see if it the charger/wire was defective by using my friend's charger with the firewire cord and i got it to turn on, BUT THE BATTERY IS NOT CHARGING.the battery looks about 80% charged. i disconnect to see if the ipod mini will stay one without the charger, the mini turned off and i can't get it back on without plugging it into the firewire + charger. i try to hook it back to my computer, ipod still does not turn on.
i have the latest ipod updater, and the latest itunes.

Apologies, but I find your post confusing. What exactly is your issue here?
Your iPod won't turn either connected to computer/charger or on it's own?
The battery doesn't charge connected to the computer/charger?
Your computer won't recognize the iPod?
May I suggest you start with these.
iPod won't turn on.
iPod battery doesn't charge.

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