My old 20GB iPod does that so I put an old unpowered USB hub on my laptop and then plugged my old iPod into the hub.
It does emit the familiar "This device could faster" but it does work now.
Bob
I've downloaded iTunes already, I just can't get my device to connect. What kind of USB port do I need and how do I get it? If its a problem on my laptop, how do I get my device (iPod) to get installed?

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