New Mac Mini + Parallels + iPod shuffle issue

[bazookaman]

Yes. A strange combination of circumstances here. Last night I took delivery of a new to me iPod shuffle. The one that's about the size of a stamp. I plugged it into my Apple Display and started adding stuff in Itunes. No problem. THEN I launched Parallels (v8) and once it got to the Windows desktop. my mouse just ceased to function. No keyboard or mouse control. Nothing. I had to hard reset the mini. Tried again thinking it was just a fluke. Same deal. I can launch Parallels and use it no problem. I can run itunes and sync the ipod no problem. Just not both at once.

I suppose I should try to plug my keyboard into the mini itself instead of the display to eliminate a "hub issue". Any other thoughts?