Successfully downgraded from 1.1.3 to 1.1.2 just using itunes

Those who don't know how to downgrade the firmware back to previous version can refer to the following method, which I've just applied to my ipod touch. Now I have the beautiful crystal-transparent dock again!
My preparation:
itunes 7.6 & ipod touch with firmware 1.1.3
Process:
1. Make sure your ipod touch is connected to itunes and stay at the home screen;
2. Hold the power button and home button simultaneously until ipod touch is shut down and disappears from itunes. Then move your finger away from the power button but keep holding the home button.
3. After a while, ipod touch shows up again in itunes in restoration mode. What you should do now is just to: a) [for Windows users] hold shift and mouse click on restore; b) [for Mac users] hold option and mouse click on restore. A window will come out and you choose the firmware file either of 1.1.1 or 1.1.2 on your local disk. In 5 minutes you get your favourite interface again!
Your ipod touch will show a white screen for seconds during the restoration process and just don't worry it's normal.
The idea comes from here but you should be able to read Chinese...lol
http://www.weiphone.com/thread-56176-1-1.html

musicvan,
If you've purchased the apps, be sure and back up the file that allows them to work on your PC/iPod. I lost mine due to having to restore my PC's OS and now I cannot restore (the file is no longer on my PC due to the restore) or even purchase them again because they are in my purchase history as already being purchased. Currently awaiting help from tech support.
filename: iPod touch App Pack 4A93.ipa
The file is located here:
Mac OS X:
~/Library/iTunes/Mobile Applications
Windows XP
C:\Documents and Settings[user name]\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\Mobile Applications\
Windows Vista:
C:\Users[user name]\AppData\Roaming
Apple Computer\iTunes\Mobile Applications\
Note: These locations are hidden by default in Windows. You can these locations by choosing "Show hidden files and folder" in the View tab of the Folder Options Control Panel.

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2) I have hunted all over the Lenovo Web Site for a "SATA DRIVER" that would work with a 3000 N100 Notebook, no such critter exists. LENOVO..... Couldn't you have at least offered this???? I'M NOT IMPRESSED.
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Help........Help.......Help........Help......Help!!!!!!!!!!!
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