I have 2 Ipods, how do i get Itunes to recognise the difference?

Question

I have a IPOD video and a Ipod nano, I want sperate songs on each, how do i do this, I dont want to loose my songs on itunes... can i get 2 itunes? Any help would be lovely !!

Answer 1

If you are adding a second iPod for your own use, just connect the new iPod to your computer and follow the on screen instructions to register and name it. You don't need two iTunes libraries you can use the same one for both and iTunes will recognise each as an individual device. Depending on the size of your library and the type of iPod you choose you can have your iPods update all songs and playlists, selected playlists only or you can manage either of them manually. In other words you can have each of them set to update differently, the larger one might update everything, the smaller one you might just update manually.
For info:
The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences.
Connect your iPod to your computer and when it appears in the Source list click on it to show the preference tabs in the main pane. Choose one of the following options and click "Apply".
1) Sync Music - All songs and Playlists. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method. You'll find this in the Music Tab.
2) Sync Music - Selected playlists. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer. You'll find this in the Music Tab.
3) Manually manage music and videos. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod. You'll find this in the Summary Tab.
Note: When changing from automatic to manual, check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Don't uncheck Sync Music it will be unchecked by default when you choose the manual setting.