Best Mac program for iPod to Computer transfer?

In a few days my Macbook will be arriving. For windows I use the program CopyPod to transfer the music off of my iPod to my computer. This program does not work with Mac. Does anybody have any good programs for the Mac? (Video transfer is needed)
Thanks
-Jordan

Copying from iPod to Computer thread...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=609186&tstart=0
... and ...
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=577668&tstart=0
Also these useful internet articles...
http://www.engadget.com/2004/11/02/how-to-get-music-off-your-ipod/
... and ...
http://playlistmag.com/help/2005/01/2waystreet/
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