IPod randomly disconnects when updating with iTunes.

Just got my 60 gig iPod video today, and have been having an aggravating time trying to figure out why the thing keeps disconnecting while updating.
Basically, I selected some songs I want to update, and it will get through prolly about 10% of them before it will randomly just disconnect. When reconnecting, it will start all over from the beginning. It happens at random times, I have no idea what is going on. Any help?
I've tried several different USB ports, all with the same issue.

Did you figure this out? I am having the same problem. I have been unable to get an intial load of songs onto my iPod. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling all the software as well as restoring my iPod. Nothing has worked.

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