Two awkward problems with my 2ND Gen iPod Touch 8GB

1) I can not update my apps. It tells me I do not have write access to the itunes media folder, I do, and I constantly add music to it from sources other than itunes. I checked finder and all the folder is read and write/ as well as the several subfolders within.
2) The next problem is quite a pickle. After restoring from a time machine backup, my iPod touch, no longer is recognized on my mac. Recovery fails with itunes. Get this: it works on every other computer i tried, and im using the same cable. Keep in mind my USB ports are all 100% good, i am constanly using external HDD'S with them. So my question is here, how can I get the iPod to mount without bending over backwards, reinstalling the OS and all. Also since it is still under warrenty, and I have tried getting it restored at apple store (it worked, but to no avail on my acutal iMac at home) will apple replace my ipod with a totally different one?

1) You looked in the write place and your access seems correct. However, try repairing permissions as this will usually fix these things.
2) This one isn't as bad as you think it is. Apple Mobile Device Services is not loading properly. If you want to try a quick fix, restart your computer and try again. If that doesn't fix it, go through the troubleshooting steps in this article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1747 Probably the path that will work best for you is to follow the steps for uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes.

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