Mac Mini & iPhone NEED HELP!

I have upgraded my mini to 10.4.11. I have updated iTunes to 7.5. I have updated Quicktime to 7.3. When I connect my new iPhone (first time out of the box not activated yet) it is not recognized by iTunes...however it is charging. Tried the iPhone on a different computer and it is recognized. Switched out the USB cable to the one used on the other computer and it still is not recognized by iTunes??? My iPod (2nd gen) is recognized. I have gone through all the troubleshooting with the iPhone...turning it off/on, reinstalling iTunes, rebooting mini. 9 hours later and the I'm still in the same boat. I saw a post about too much power going to the USB port, so I tried unplugging everything with no avail. I have also tried the USB port on my external Lacie...still bubkis...if anyone has any suggestions I would really appreciate it. I'm about ready to throw this thing out the window! Thanks in advance.

I also forgot to mention it is not Intel, it is PowerPC and I have 2 USB ports...I am assuming they are USB 2.0 Ports...Right now I'm going to try and reset PRAM AND SMC...going into over 10 hours on this puppy.

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