Strange problem with 5th Gen iPod

I have one of the late 2006 5th Gen iPods which I got for Christmas, it originally had a defect with it's dock connector port and data transfer didn't work, I had to get it replaced. Now this one seems to be having loads of problems like just freezing while playing songs and skipping. But the reason I'm typing this message is becuase now after charging my iPod using an adaptor, I go onto iTunes on windows XP, then when I plug it in, It doesn't appear anywhere, says no power remains and then switches off and doesn't turn on no matter what I try, reset, center button, play.... I'm starting to think that iPods are very poorly built pieces of electronics sold at a very high price. Someone please correct me.
Edit: when I plugged it in, it didn't do anything at first, just normal screen showing full battery. Then I plugged it out and back in and then I got the no power warning.

No they are not. All of mine have worked fine and so have all the Windows users I know. Is that enough correction?
As far as your problem with the iPod, let it run down for at least 24 hours before proceeding.
Before starting, read this:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305136
Even if no new drivers are available for your computer, delete and reload your USB driver.
Next charge your iPod (use the wall charger) for at least 30 minutes then connect it to your computer. Use a rear port on your computer and disconnect all other USB devices except for your keyboard and mouse.
Now reformat your iPod (FAT32, don't use a quick format) and then Restore it in iTunes.
I am assuming your are using iTunes 7.1.1.5 and Quicktime 7.1.6

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