Ipad2/Iphone4 setting up a new computer

I have an older computer that is very slow. It was the original computer that I used to set up my Itunes account and my original iphone. I now have an Iphone 4 and an Ipad2. I want to make my newer laptop my main computer. I authorized the laptop on itunes and transferred my purchases from my Iphone and Ipad to the new laptop. However when I plug in my Ipad to the new laptop it states if I update on the laptop then I'll lose all of my data. Is that true. I transferred everything. Am I stuck with the older computer?

A lot of people are going the HDMI route , but which do you know is really right for you?
Well, for starters HDMI involves lesser cables, you get your computer picture and sound from one cable and its much tidier and thinner to have on a desktop.
How are you going to use this computer anyway?
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Hey Sierra, You can do just what you have stated. My question, what is your "other"? If it is over 1.5 GB you most likely have corrupt files. Doing a Restore to New, Factory restore should correct it. Just make sure you make a full backup of all information on your iPod to your computer before you restore, so you don't lose your stuff, contacts, videos, pictures, non-iTunes music, etc, use the cable and connect with your computer. Then, via cable, connect to your computer, run the Restore to new, don't use your backup. Treat this iPod as if it was your first one ever. When restore is done, set up and add what info you wish to install on this iPod. The music apps etc you purchased should be on your computer, if not you should be able to retrieve purchased apps and music from iTunes. Any music, videos, apps not purchased from iTunes will be lost to you if you do not save them to your computer or the cloud first. When your done, make a current Backup and you should good to go. Hope this helps. Good luck. Cheers.

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Hi all,
Naturally, I do not very often replace my computer, but every time I need to set up a new computer I run into this issue with Mail.app which annoys me.
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Hi, Gustavo, and welcome to the Community,
I know it will sound ridiculous, but if the new account was created using your e-mail address, change that account's password to take control of the account! Remove any of your (or their) information - leave all profile settings as "blank" or "not specified." I would recommend changing the passwords of your Skype account and your e-mail account as well, as proactive measures.
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The following Knowledge Base article reviews the steps for how to authorize and deauthorize computers with iTunes. It also offers up information on how to get help if these steps still don't resolve your issue:
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The following was copied from this thread. This is essentially what you want to accomplish. This works whether your PC is a laptop or a desktop computer.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/11527071#11527071
1) Without connecting your iPad to your laptop, start iTunes. Click on Edit. Click on Preferences. Click on Devices. Check the box next to "Prevent your iPod etc. from automatically syncing." Click OK.
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