How do I sync my iPod Touch to a new account without losing playlists?

Hey, everyone. Recently, one of my computers, which I used to sync my iPod to, crashed. Luckily, my music was backed up on another computer, but the playlists, apps, etc. were not. Is there a way for me to download my playlists and such onto this new computer without deleting the music (some of which isn't currently on my iPod; the library is too large for all songs to fit on the iPod)? I'm leaving on a road trip early tomorrow morning and I'd really appreciate it if you all could help me out before then so I can have some great music for the road!
Maggie
P.S. My iPod is a second-generation, and my computer is a PC with Windows XP. The version of iTunes that I have is pretty new, but my iPod hasn't been updated in a while, if that makes any difference. A quick fix would be awesome because of the previously mentioned time constraints

You can transfer iTunes purchases to the computer by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to a computer
- You can transfer non-Tunes purchases by using a thirds-party program like one of those discussed here:
Copy music from Ipod to new computer...: Apple Support Communities
- You can also redownload iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
- You can mov music from one comuter to another by:
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
- You will likely lose the playlists but you can move the music to the new computer.
- After everything is on the new computer you can retain app date and other iPod settings by:
- Connecting the iPod to the the computer and make a backup by right clicking on the iPod undere Devices in iTunes and select Back Up.
- Restore the iPod from that backup.

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