2.2 update RUINS PHONES

I was just in the process of looking to buy a macbook because I have been so thrilled with my mac products and now this.
I went to update my iPhone 3G with the new 2.2 software. First I got an error message. Then, it tells me I have to restore the phone! The kicker: The phone won't restore. In the middle of all this, a co-worker says OMG don't update your phone! It ruined mine!
Same thing happened to him.
What's going on here????
My phone is toast.

Hi Blaz311,
What exactly does iTunes say when the restore fails?
Are you restoring the iPhone from a Mac or PC?
Make sure the computer has the latest version of iTunes and the iPhone is directly connect to a high speed USB port.
The tips in this article: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307219 will resolve most restore issues.
-Jason

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