I cracked the screen on my iPod touch 2nd gen just over a week ago and just got my replacement through today, as I could not use my iPod obviously I just left it there in standby , the wi-fi was left on and I am happy to say it lasted 4 days in standby, I could not believe it as I normally can't get 3 hours outta it when I'm on the Internet. So I guess I'm having the same problems as you guys. Thanks. Martin
If it was just the screen cracked then you still could have used it.