2 computers...lost playlist on nano--help!

We have two computers in our house. We bought a nano and installed everything on the "downstairs" computer. We were able to get playlists working and downloads from itunes etc. But then we installed it on "upstairs" computer and connected the nano thinking our playlists would "update" the upstairs computer but we lost our playlists. I tried to update the nano by connecting it back to the downstairs computer where our playlists are housed on itunes but every time I "update ipod" we don't get our lists back on the ipod. Please help.
PS FYI everyone.. right earbud poor--static, and yes we have scatches too.. 2nd nano in one week --firmware bad, so I was told. Looks like we are all having same problems. I thought it was just my bad luck.

Hi,
Baased on my experience I have had to create the playlists per computer. I haven't been able to get them to transfer to another computer. I think it's because the infomation flow is one way. From your computers to the iPod and not from your iPod to the computers. I have created the same set of playlists on both of my computers.
Another way to do this is to select manual update after you have the iPod in the state you like with the right playlists. Then the bnest computer you hook up to will not overwrite the playlists.
Remember each computer you connect to will ask if you want to sync with the system. If you say yes then all the settings and music from that computer will be what you have on the ipod. Connect to another computer that is different and say yes and it changes to the settingss from that computer.
Good luck
Best Regards
Yosam

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