3.1.2 bricked my first ipod touch with 1604 error

Question

*This is my first Apple product* after using Microsoft/PCs all my life and after owning this brand new Ipod Touch for *one week*, it has been bricked by the 3.1.2 upgrade. I'm getting repeated 1604 errors.
Yes, one week and I cannot use my Ipod. I even spent the extra $ for the 8GB 3Gen version to get the latest OS and this is what I paid for?
I've tried every solution found across the internet like reinstalling Itunes, deleting multiple user info, checking USB drivers, etc, etc
Angry cannot describe how I feel right now.
The nearest Apple store is 4 hours away and I'm not driving there to fix this. If they cannot get this fixed tomorrow via phone I'm returning it and never looking back.

Answer 1

I have a question
Why, whenever people get angry, do the crazed mac fans always assume the individual who specifically bought an apple product due to its advertised functionality, believe that person is an idiot? They immediately don't read the rest of the post because they feel personally attacked that anybody could be having a problem with an apple product. What did he say roaming? Didn't he say he's tried every known solution to the problem?
YES we are windows users and that MEANS we have become adept to troubleshooting issues and fixing them, permanently. I said this earlier, it looks like apple is finally having some difficulties with software incompatibilities and that needs to be recognized, not IGNORED.
I love ipods of all types and find they are the most versatile music and entertainment devices available. However, as they become more complicated more problems will arise, problems that have not ever been dealt with by apple users. The company needs to evolve to reflect this fact.
NOW! to help you with your problem... Im not sure about the NEWEST ipods, whether this will work or not, but because you said you actually updated it recently this may be possible. I dont know if it will work because the reasons behind these issues seem to be shadowed, but, if you can follow this process to Downgrade (restore) back to the 3.0 software you should have a functioning product. If it works WAIT to update until this is all taken care of.
-Download Firmware 3.0 (for your device)
-Go to C:\Documents and Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Software Updates (files are hidden, so you need to view hidden files)
-Back up files in the directory
-Delete all files
-Paste your 3.0 firmware into the software updates folder
-Rename it to the exact name of the 3.1.1 firmware (iPod1,13.1.1_7C145Restore.ipsw)
-Put ipod in DFU mode
DFU MODE- press the power and home buttons for 5 seconds, (ipod powers off) release power button but hold home button for 20-30 seconds, until your computer beeps.
* In itunes, it will detect an ipod in recovery mode.
-Shift click restore and use your renamed firmware and update.
For a 2nd gen, its the same routine, just make sure you have the correct image file for your unit.
I dont know if this is ACTUALLY possible with your touch's generation but try it... You may have to torrent the 3.0.1 .ipsw file