3rd Gen Nano / New iTunes

My 3rd generation nano is showing in iTunes but it doesnt show the playlists that are on it or let me put a new playlist on. My iPhone displays a "on this phone" in iTunes but the Nano doesn't. Is anyone else experiencing this or know any solotuions?
Many thanks

Yes it is possible. Are you saying iTunes no longer recognizes your Nano after plugging your iPod Shuffle in?
Have you tried plugging the Nano into a different USB port of using a different USB Cable?
B-rock

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I am using windows 7 and my 3rd gen nano is not recognized in itunes. I have followed all online troubleshooting to no avail. My ipod is recognized by windows but does not appear in itunes.

not recognized by anything: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
recognized by windows, but not itunes: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1363
solving the problem if the above does not work:http://www.instructables.com/id/What-to-do-when-iTunes-does-not-recognize-your-i Po/step1
(make sure you go to the next slides.

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To Apple,
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Hello there,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Have you tried a different cable or connecting it to a different USB port on your computer?
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[Putting iPod into Disk Mode|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1363]
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