Macbook freezes when ipod is about to sync

I have a macbook pro with Leopard os x. Everytime I try to sync both of my ipod nanos and my iphone, the computer freezes with the spinning colourful wheel of death. I have synced my ipad and that works fine.
It gets to step 2 of 2, then freezes.
I have all the updates.
Any ideas?

I had the same problem a few months ago, but then my power surged and completely fried my ipod. Luckily I had the warranty on in so I could get it replaced. But, even though I didn't add any more music to my itunes or anything, I just plugged it in to the computer to put different music on it, I'm now starting to get the same message. I don't understand why because it worked yesterday. I'd have to say though, I've never had so many problems with an mp3 player such as an ipod, I think once this thing breaks and/or the warranty is over (whichever comes first) I'm getting as far as possible away from any sort of Apple device.

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