IPod not recognized properly...

Hello everyone,
I recently bought an ipod 3g nano. When I plug it in to my computer, it briefly shows up on my desktop before automatically ejecting. Itunes starts up and displays the error message, ""An iPod has been detected, but it could not be identified properly. Please disconnect and reconnect the iPod, then try again"
I follow the steps to no avail. I am using the latest version of itunes, 7.4.2.
I have troubleshooted by plugging it into a friends MacBook, where it works just fine. I was able to restore and use the ipod normally.
I cannot try and restore on my computer because the ipod won't appear on the source list. I have tried resetting as well.
Since I was able to get it to work on my friends macbook, does this mean its an powerbook or itunes problem? I checked my software updates, have the most recent version of itunes, etc. Can this be a USB port issue?
Please help!!!!! I am music deprived and heartbroken that I cannot troubleshoot such a problem on my own.

Try using a different usb port.

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