My ipod nano will only charge in my computer

I have a 4gen ipod nano, that used to charge with the power adapter, my speakers, my car and my computer but now, none of them would work, except my computer

What other (besides computer) charging source are you trying?
What do y mean by " cord and cable"? I am confused by the term "and" since the they are one and the same

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My daughter gave me a new Ipod (Nano) for Christmas. I had no problem download my songs from my old Ipod (Shuffle) to the new one. However - since I do not buy songs on a regular basis, I did not buy a new song until 4/29/13. Now for information...sometime in March my old laptop died, completely. I had to go buy a new one - which I did and this new one has Windows 8 Operating System on it (which I hate, btw).
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