Wow update screwed up iPod great

This may be the last Apple product I buy.
I was holding off to update my iPod touch because it seems every release there is a problem.  Something screwing up battery life or another major problem.
Well I decided to update it.
It takes 15 minutes to download then takes another 10 to attempt to install.
Finishes installing...  The iPod cannot be updated.
iPod restarts with the iTunes + USB logo.
Now it says it has to restore my iPod.
All songs, all playlists, and PHOTOS I NEED will be deleted if I restore.
Honestly can't believe this crap.
Anyway to get off my playlists and photos?  I NEED the photos espicially.

You updated your ipod without importing all pics to your comptuer first?  Why would you do this? 
Did you also fail to transfer all purchases befoire updating? Why?
You should never update without making sure that everything is on your computer first.  Same as with any computer, device.
Buying a different product will not help if you do not do the basics.

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