Auto vs. manual transfer??

Hello all. I have read some posts about people having minor problems while using the automatic transfer feature for their iPod. Are there any major advantages/disadvantages for having is set to automatic? Right now I'm using manual transfer - am I missing out on anything? Thanks!
iPod Nano 4GB    

First, make sure that your iPod is connected to your computer so you'll also have iPod preferences to play with, then open iTunes preferences:
Windows users—On the Edit menu, click Preferences.
Under the iPod pane, you can keep it set to automatic and select the "Only update checked songs" checkbox if you want iTunes to only copy songs that have a check mark next to them in the iTunes library song list pane or select Manually manage songs & playlists.
Check http://www.apple.com/support/ipod101/tunes/3/

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