Problems downloading iOS via iTunes - connection timeout

I have a terrible internet connection and am getting poor speeds. Other than the obvious "get a better internet service" is there a way to improve my chances of downloading the nearly 600MB iOS 4.3 package?
I've tried twice now and managed to get over 300MB both times. After the timeout error message I have no choice but start the download from 0. Is there some way to download the update in smaller packages? Is there a download manager that supports iTunes restating from partial success (I know, probably a dumb question but I have to ask .. just in case)? Other suggestions?
Thanks a lot folks.

Same here. Network timed out... on 25MBPS download... curious. This is the exact same thing that happened with 4.2.1 came out. I can never download the newest iOS from Apple. This always gives me errors every time I try to update. If it is doing the same thing that it did last time, then I will probably have to take all my devices in to the Apple store, have them do it for me, just like last time. It really is such a huge hassle. Just thinking of not updating at all. All my devices are working just fine without the "updates." I give up. Just tried a second time. I am done trying. Just staying with the iOS I already have.

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Hello, I hope by now you have resolved the upgrade issue, but if not, here is what I ended up having to do:
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There was a problem downloading iOS 3.1.1 software update for ipod touch. an unknown error occurred (8288). Please check that the connection to the network is active and try again.

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Therewas a problem downloading iOS 3.1.1 software update for ipod touch. an unknownerror occurred (8288). Please check that the connection to the network is active and tryagain.
Keeps coming up when I try upgrading iOs 3.1.1 software to my 8gb 1st generation iPod touch! Please help! I've looked at all other posts related and none helped.

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I really want to have this thing updated for himw hwne he opens it, but I am starting to worry that my purchase was a bust. I know this is the oldest version, but I don't want to buy a newer, more expensive iPod and him still not be mature enough to really take care of it. As I said, this one is a starter.
Can anyone help? Please?!
Thank you!!!
P.S. We have a PC, with Windows XP Home.”
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