IPod Video Playback

I just got my IPod 60G for Christmas and I love it. I can load and play music no problem, and photos are a breeze. Unfortunately however, I cannot watch videos! I have used different converters on different file types (actual DVD's, AVI's etc...) and I always get the same problem: The video saves to iTunes, loads to the IPod and plays perfectly for about 2-5 minutes, freezes for 1 second, starts playing again seamlessly for the remainder of the video BUT without audio!
I would greatly appreciate it if someone could help me with this problem. Thanks

I used ImTOO IPod Movie Suite for the DVD and AVI as well as Videora for the same AVI.

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hello, I've tried to resolve the problem myself by reading the boards and various "how-to's" but never really got a straight answer.
My concern was (like many others) a problem with video on my iPod. I had no problems tossing a video into my library and converting it to work with the iPod...it also gets thrown on the device with no problems what so ever. But, when i play the video back in my iPod...I dont hear the audio. Its just the video (it looks great so i have no problem with the quality) but...its just...silent lol. Thanks in advance for those who help out.

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