IPod's Software v1.2 VS iTunes's Software v7.0.2.16

Question

Hello there!
Today I risked my iPod for an update.
A few weeks earlier, I saw, via internet, the presentation of the new Apple products (because of a new iTunes update). This was how all started...
Like last year, when I was thinking about having an iPod, was delighted about all the new stuff that Apple was about to sell.
This time I was hoping to see THE ULTIMATE iPod that would eventualy eclipse my 30GB, but instead, the things that I saw were more about Software than Hardware (yes, I know about the new releases but let's keep it that way!).
Then it came the part about iTunes. The new aestetical, added to a simplier way to organize music and data, new features like artwork display and software update make it a real winner!
After that astonishing presentation, I was, like another millions, trying to download and installing the new iTunes!
Everything worked great until I was prompted about updating the new software. Like another millions, I said "YES" inthusiastically, hoping to see the new interfaces that appeard in the videoclip.
Instead, I saw and iPod that wasn't mine, and one that hadn't the features I was dreaming about: it would freeze after one scrool and it would reveal a "disfigurated" interface.
After the initial shock, I thought about the days converting my CDs, putting lyrics, putting artwork images and equalizing the right genre of music. I was, before this event, a happy and proud iPod user!
I started to think about my iPod, almost 25GB of music and a few photos. Immediatly I uninstalled iTunes and installed the previous version, thinking that was part of the problem resolved "I may have an corrupted iPod, but I think I can hear music until a new update".
Wrong! the music wasn't readable! So, in a blink of an eye, I restored my iPod with the version 1.1.1 software. ALL LOST!
After a period of sadness/rage, I installed the new iTunes denieying, of course, the new iPod software realease.
A few days back, thinking that Apple had resolved the iPod sotfware issue, I went scouting the forum's thoughts, discovering something about a 1.4 version of iPod software. At Last!
Today, I tried again (for the 4th or fifth time) to update the software to the 1.2. Waited for the 1.4 software announcement that would change everything, but nothing ocurred.
Back again to the solid 1.1.1 software.
The worst thing is that I was thinking in an iPod Nano for a gift, but due cirunstances, am I going to risk it??
PLEASE PUT THE iPOD'S SOFTWARE UPDATES AVAILABLE ON THE SITE, IN A VISIBLE POSITION. DON'T DISGUISE THE MISTAKES ON iTUNES AND IN APPLE UPDATE. THAT'S A BAD POLICY. BE HUMBLE ABOUT YOUR MISTAKES AS WE ALL DO.
Best wishes to you all!
Now using iPod's firmware 1.1.1, (iPodSetup v8.2.160.0 dated 30-04-2006), and using iTunes v7.0.2.16 (dated 02-11-2006).
For the time, it works..

Answer 1

This is my problem as well. I lost 7 days of music due to updating the Itunes software then following the instruction to restore the Ipod. After this, I lost my music and my Ipod keeps needing to be restored with no progress. My Itunes will not do anything with with my Ipod now. WHAT DO I DO TO FIX THIS PROBLEM???