Ipad ipod syncing.

I switched from a PC to Apple (Macbook pro Maverick) a few months ago and since then, I have never been able to sync neither my Ipad nor ipod. Should I erase everything on those two devices before syncing to my Mac?
Thanks

Yes, the cables work the same. It is an Apple proprietary 30 pin connector.
The chargers are different. The iPhone/iPod charger is 5 watt. The iPad charger is 10 watt. But you can use the iPad charger with iPhones/iPods because it is self limiting.
Dah•veed

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