NEW ipod Classic keeps pausing

My iPod classic keeps pausing randomly, every 1-4 minutes. It happens in my car when it's plugged into the auxillary jack and when I use headphones. When I am listening with headphones, it sits flat on my desk and doesn't move at all and it still pauses.

It may be related to the data "caching" used by iPods with a hard drive for storage.  This caching (pre-loading upcoming song data into memory) allows the iPod to play continuously, even if movement and vibration cause access to the iPod's hard drive to NOT be continuous.  However, if the iPod is stationary on a desk, this should not happen.
If you have not already, Reset (restart) the iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1320
If that does not help, you may want to do a Restore on the iPod using iTunes.  The cause may be data corruption on the iPod's storage.  The Restore button is on the iPod's Summary screen in iTunes.  This will erase the iPod, reinstall its software, and set it to default settings.  After the Restore, sync your songs as before, and see of this problem still recurs.
It's also possible that the iPod's hard drive is faulty, and that is why the iPod is having problems accessing the song data (which causes these pauses).  If the Restore does not resolve this problem, you should have it looked at under warranty.  If there is a conveniently located Apple Store, you can make a reservation at the store's Genius Bar.  OR, if possible, return it for a full refund and get another one.

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