The lightning connector is not reversible?

so i have had this problem many times: when i plug it in to my windows pc sometimes it says "one of the usb devices has malfunctioned...."
i tried unplugging/re-plugging without success, so i rebooted it and my pc recognized it
today i got the same problem and i thought what if it's because of the lightning connector? so this time i unplugged the 8-pin connector from my ipod touch, re-plugged in but the other "side", and it solved the problem
now i remember one time i plugged in my ipod to charge and it did not recognized the power, it didn't charge, had to reboot to make it charge

so the new REVERSIBLE lightning connector has some problems?

scaredpoet said:

I would get that lightning cable swapped out for another one. One of the contacts might be damaged or defective on it.

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Ayemerica said:

I haven't had any problems with the lighting connector on OS X 10.8 or W7 or even W8.

Check to see if the connector has any of the contacts scrubbed off.

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I thought about it might be damaged too, but the thing is it will work if I reboot my ipod (no need to unplug and replug)
And can it be just the ipod touch have this issue? Just realized I made this thread in iphone section.
Anyway I'll take a close look at it tomorrow when I wake up, now in bed sleeping lol

But do I get a new one at apple store? (I bought mine at best buy like 2 months ago)