IPod stops syncing on my MAC G5.... continued

If anyone else is having a problem syncing their iPod with their MAC could you post here so I can make sure I'm not alone.
Originally I posted a work around to get my music on my iPod and I thought that it fixed my problem completely. But after purchasing 2 movies and 1 song on iTunes I tried to sync my iPod again and it would "freeze". The only way to fix it is to unplug the iPod which gives an error in iTunes.
I purchased a brand new 30GB iPod from my local CompUSA and tried to sync that up and it also "froze" while syncing.
I've completely formatted and re-installed OSX from scratch on my G5 and imported all my music back into iTunes and tried to sync again, but it would "freeze".
Today I brought my iPod and all my music into work with me and imported all my Movies, Podcasts, and Music into my work's computer (It's a PC) and I'm currently syncing everything up with my iPod and it's actually working without "freezing" up.
Is this an issue with iTunes 7.02 & my MAC G5?
Things I have done:
1. Ran iPod diagnostics, everything checked OK.
2. The 5 R's that Apple suggests.
3. Reformatted my system and re-installed OSX.
4. Tried to sync with every port on my G5, both ports on the back and the front port.
I don't think I have a hardware issue as I've run Tech Tool pro on my MAC and it shows everything as "Good".
Is there a way to step back to an earlier version of iTunes so I can see if I can sync up with that?

Yep. I'm having this problem, too. Brand new ipod, brand new Macbook, and it's like they can't talk to each other. I plug in the ipod and it freezes. I reset it so it's working again, then iTunes freezes. Can't update anymore. Getting frustrated...
What was the resolution you found, by the way?

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