Ipod nano (6th gen) takes forever to sync - please help!

Syncing my ipod nano has taken 2 DAYS so far. Yes, 48 hours, and it still hasn't finished. Any ideas why? My 64gb touch syncs just fine, but the nano is taking forever! I've updated and reset it to factory settings, but its still crawling along.

Sculptor_Dan wrote:
Syncing my ipod nano has taken 2 DAYS so far. Yes, 48 hours, and it still hasn't finished. Any ideas why? My 64gb touch syncs just fine, but the nano is taking forever! I've updated and reset it to factory settings, but its still crawling along.
Have you tried resetting the iPod?  How to reset iPod 
Every iPod comes with complimentary, single-incident telephone technical support within 90 days of your iPod purchase.   If you also purchased AppleCare, then your warranty is extended for technical support and hardware coverage for two years from the original purchase date of your iPod.
U.S. iPod and Mac technical support: 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273)

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