3 Gen Nano Sync Question

I have a 3rd gen Nano (and two shuffles). Why when I attach the Shuffles will ITunes just fill it then to capacity (my library is much bigger than any of my IPods) but you can't do the same with the Nano unless ITunes makes a playlist?
Seems if it works with one type of Ipod it should work with all.
Thanks

I'm not sure if you are asking a question here. To state the obvious, as you've observed the Nano and the shuffle work in completely different ways. If you want to send feedback to Apple suggesting a similar setting for the Nano you can send it directly to Apple at this link: Apple Product Feedback
Descriptions of the different syncing methods can be found on these pages if you want more detail:
iPod - Syncing Music
Adding songs to iPod shuffle - Windows

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I would check out the Autofill option described in this Apple support document.
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Ive fixed this issue before. The steps are kinda long but they work.
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From here you may sync your iPod the way you want with out worrying about the persnickety error 13019!!!!!
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p.s. Follow the directions exactly.
p.s.s. To add your playlists back to iTunes:
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