Why won't the iPod icon show in iTunes?

I just got a video 30 GB ipod for Christmas.
And I've been trying all day to get my computer to register the iPod.
But it won't.
It has charged the four hours.
I let it register while I let my computer load.
But that took forever.
And it just charged it.
iTunes still wouldn't recognize it.
Please help me?
I'm going to go crazy!

Try reading my post "Is your IPOD very slow to connect and eject and it appears to lock-up?". I think it is on page 2 of this discussion forum now.
This worked for me and I've had emails from other people saying that this fixed their problem.

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I have an Iphone 5 and a nano that are still functioning with Itunes thru computer so I'm thinking the issue is with the Ipod touch. I've reset it several times, rebooted it, with no change.
nothing on the internet has helped, I called tech support and got disconnected. Should I take it to a retail store? I just don't know where to go next, I'm of course willing to pay for tech or repair. looking for suggestions.

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- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
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