Unknown Error Problem

I was trying to restore album art to my iPod, and during the process of syncing, I get an unknown error message, number -50. I've been having problems with displaying album art, and I'd have to delete the album art in order to restore it. Now, I go to restore the artwork, I get that unknown error.
Eagle Eyes

I am also having this same problem and my ipod won't reset, won't sync and won't update with the same error message (-50).
I am at a loss so I am sending it in for repair.
I've only had it since April 2008.

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