Error message upon Check for Updates

Question

When I checked for updates on Itunes it came up as up to date with version 8.0.2 but then a window with "The Ipod software server could not be contacted. An unknown error occurred (1453)."
Anyone know what it means? I have a 80gig Ipod Classic and I am trying find out if the firmware is up to date.

Answer 1

Hiya,
an ipod CAN get corrupt just like any other harddrive disk (HDD). In essence, the ipod is a beautifully presented external HDD. Now, also, ipod is in essence comparable to a CD-RW (you can write, read and rewrite). The actual modifyable software, like games, mp3's and movies are on your mac / itunes.
So never bother with trying to "back up" your ipod (as this is not easily completely done) but instead ensure diligent backup of itunes.
You can do that to disk periodically via itunes, time machine or "backup".
As your ipod has been restored already, the above is for future reference.
All you can do is, (and that what I would do), let itunes do the "dirty" work;
maybe refuse the firmware update 1.1.2 if offered. Mine runs perfectly after restoring to factory settings and running firmware 1.1.1.
A great movie guide to syncing here: http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27946_itunes-store-ipod.htm
Good luck.