How do I transfer songs to a new PC w/out a burner?

Here's my situation. I bought a new laptop, and I need to transfer my purchased music from my old laptop to the new one. My old laptop doesnt have a burner, so I'm trying to figure out how to use my ipod to transfer those purchased songs to my new pc. I spoke with a person at Apple, and she told me it is possible to do this, but she couldnt tell me b/c of legal issues (file sharing). I assure you what I am trying to do is not illegal, it is music I rightfully purchased from itunes, just need to find a way to put it on my new laptop. If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated...Thanks.
PS. I'm not a computer wizz, so please explain in detail if at all possible.

Welcome, Michael, to the Apple Discussions!
This article in the Apple Knowledge Base explains your options:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93366
Note that the
b External Hard Drive
section contains a link on using your iPod as a hard disk.
That should answer your question.
If not, post back.

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