iPod Classic won't complete Sync & freezes iTunes!

[Mac.]

Hi, just bought an iPod Classic 80GB.

When ever I try to sync my whole library (18GB), it freezes halfway through. I have tried syncing manually and that doesn't work either. I've tried restoring the iPod, yet no luck.

I tried syncing my Dad's entire library on a PC and that seemed to work with no problems - although his collection is around 12GB.

I have the newest version of iTunes installed, and I'm running Snow Leopard.

Thanks.

[Mac.]

Anyone? :(

[ttttaylor]

i think it's a hard drive issue.

i just bought a used 80 GB iPod classic and tried to sync it. every time it got to ~12.4 GB it froze up. didn't matter if i tried to sync everything at once, or album-by-album, always seemed to freeze up around 12 GB. this kind of fits in with the problem you're having (well, had. . .this is an old thread).

the battery seems to be fine, my computer is a brand new iMac. . .everything seems fine so it's gotta be the hard drive.

very, very frustrating.

[blueroom]

Like you said, sounds like the HDD.

[Jone Line]

I was having a USB port conflict. I uninstalled and reinstalled all of my USB drivers and it still didn't work. The solution? I found out what device was conflicting (it was my external hard drive where all my music is). I plugged it into a new USB port and it instantly worked perfectly.
I know how frustrating this is, so I REALLY hope this helps you. Maddening that it was so simple, but took so long to find the solution. Good luck!
Know more about How to sync or manage iPod content to Mac (http://www.softwarebbs.com/wiki/How_to_manage_iPod_content_without_iTunes_on_Mac), which included the detailed tutorials of how to transfer your content from iPod to Mac.
Hope it can do you a favor.