Is the slow sync to iTunes problem now fixed (iTunes 9.2.x and iOS4x)?

Question

Several people have commented running into a problem where they found syncing their iPhone to iTunes took a very, very long time (i.e. HOURS). This happened to me as well, and thankfully I found a solution online, though painful, which did fix the problem. Essentially, one had to delete all of the 3rd-party apps off their iPhone (thus losing all data associated with those apps), do a sync, and then add them back. Some people reported the need to add the apps back one at a time, where others indicated success adding them all back at once, but still they had to add the apps -- not merely do a restore -- else the problem would return. Of course, this also meant, depending on the app, having to manually re-add all the data where possible (i.e. you lose all your high games scores, etc.). This cured the problem for me. Some people speculated that this problem is created when one purchases some apps on their computer using iTunes (then syncs them to the iPhone) AND purchases other apps directly via their iPhone. I believe I also saw someone wonder if the problem arose when one purchases apps on the computer using iTunes, but then updates them to the latest versions directly on the iPhone. Regardless, does anyone have any update on this problem? Has it "gone away" entirely with the latest iTunes and iOS? Sometimes I'm away from my computer and I see an app I'd like to buy directly from my iPhone (or update an existing one), but I'm too paranoid to do so for fear of incurring that nasty problem again.

Answer 1

What does " therefore theresnow way my computer regonizes" mean?
I suspect that your iPod finally died and needs replacement. The battery is dead, screen cracked and Home button broken,
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished 4G with same capacity for $199 for 64 GB one and $99 for the other 4Gs. They do not fix yours.
  Apple - iPod Repair price             
Apple will give you a 10% recycling discount if you turn in an old iPod when you purchase a new one.
  Apple - Recycling Program for iPod and Mobile Phones