My attempt failed...yet again.
I kept a somewhat detailed progress.
I also did a fresh download and install of the latest available iPod software: version 1.3. I made no sudden movements with the iPod during or following the install.
After I copied 4.51GB of info to my refreshed iPod, I transferred my iPod to my Cube. I began the data into one folder.
Start: 7:45:15
500MB: 7:46:10
1GB: 7:47:08
1.6GB: 7:48:08
2GB: 7:48:56
2.5GB: 7:49:57
3GB: 7:50:51
4GB: 7:52:38
At 4.05GB, all transfers hung.
4.05GB: 7:53:00
The progress bar was stationairy, and no sync arrows appeared on the iPod. It has been hanging for 10 minutes.
I tried to terminate the progress window:
Attempt to abort: 8:03:41
Response: never
I had to force eject my iPod physically.
This is why I don't use my iPod as a Hard Drive. Yet I have not heard one such story from a 10+GB iPod user.
