Old iPod and new computer won't sync.

I have recently purchased a new Mac computer (OSX 10.7.4) and it won't recognise my old (6years) iPod.  I keep getting a message that says my computer can't read my iPod and vice versa.  Surely I don't have to buy a new iPod
Is there any way round this problem?

What is the exact error iTunes is giving you?  What happens if you do a restore of the device? This will wipe all data from the iPod and reset it to factory settings as well as load a fresh copy of the iPod's firmware onto the device. This should help rule out any sort of software issues/glitches with the iPod.
Restoring iPod to factory settings
B-rock

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