Is there going to be a new update to 2.0 that fixes these problems? When?

Question

Hi, as my problems are iPod AND iTunes based, am posting question in both forums.
I have a few problems that I need addressing as soon as possible, as day to day use of my iPod has got incredibly aggravating.
When I access iTunes, I am immediately prompted to put my password in (for Apple id). It doesn't store it so if I want to purchase something, I have to put in my Apple id and password. If I've just done something in the iTunes store like purchasing something, then go to look at my account, I need to type in my password again. If I buy something, then try and buy something straight after that, I need to type in my password again. You get the idea.
Another iTunes issue - it's **** slow at the moment and I know it's not my internet speed. iTunes was fine before the 7.7 update, but now I experience very slow loading times, lots of errors with connecting to the store, downloads having errors etc. More often than not, downloads are at a speed like 3kbps. After many many attempts, I succeeded in downloading and reinstalling the 2.0 update, for reasons I will get to. I can't begin to count the number of times that failed before I succeeded.
Backing up - every time I connect my iPod, it backs up. Synching takes a long time. Synching and installing apps takes ages, it even takes ages to synch Outlook info. I know it's not my USB because other media players are fine.
The device itself:
- bootup time is very long. Several minutes.
- accessing settings, Notes, contacts, clock etc is slower than before.
- freezing. A couple of days ago, it froze in settings. I attempted to turn off, which it couldn't do. I rebooted it, which worked, but the black screen with the white apple logo was on the screen for about ten minutes before the device turned on again.
- battery drainage is mysteriously quicker since the update installed.
I'm not happy and would like to know a projected release date for an update to fix all these problems, which I know I'm not alone in.

Answer 1

The best advice I can offer for your iTunes problems is to try creating a new test user on your computer. Check to see if iTunes behaves the same way in the new user.
As for your iPod issues, you should try restoring your iPod via iTunes, erasing all software and content components on the device. Once the device is restored, do not restore from backup and do not sync any of your content.
You mentioned that you use Notes and Contacts. You want to make sure that you email yourself your notes from the application and assure that you've got all your contacts synced with your computer.
Use the iPod in its restored state for a few hours. If you notice a favorable difference, begin to start syncing your content back over.
Good luck!