I need to update my iPod without charging it.

I would like to update my songs without actually charging the iPod at the moment. Is that possible?

"My room mate told me that it's bad to charge the iPod if the battery doesn't need it"
That's completely wrong. Charge you battery whenever you feel like it.
See this link (question 8). http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=62018
And anyway, as I said, it's desirable for the battery to get power whilst updating from iTunes.

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