Ipod and new mini mac

I just got a new Mini Mac (intel) and want to upload my iPod to my new computer, the old one died:-( what's a easy (if there is) way? of course with i tunes.
thanks

Do you mean as in copying all of your music off of your iPod and onto the Mini? You'll need to buy special software to do that I think. Haven't had any experience myself (yet), but that's my understanding of it. Either that or you could try turning on disc mode and drag and drop your files that way, but again, haven't personally tried it (yet).

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Hhi there Vince1942,
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and what is on the external drive now connected to the new mac mini..
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Im think about buying a Mini Mac, witch i would use as my main entertainmentcenter, connected to my livingroom TV and my TV in the kitchen.
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1# Its it possible to use AirPlay from the Mini Mac on the same Airport Express, that i use with my MBP to hear music over AirPlay....? And if both of them are turned on, will i be able to control iTunes from both of them. Meaning being able to fx. change music number from one to another number, if i move from the office, where i have my MBP to the kitchen, where i would like to have a screen, wireless mouse and wireless keyboard, connected to the Mini Mac.
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Thanks Gino, that really helped.
The main thing for me is to be able to control iTunes from both Macs, like starting a music number on my MBP in the office and then switching number in the kitchen with the Mini. I can always manually move the media files from one to the other Mac, when thats nessesary.
And since the Mini mainly will be used for entatainment, then it issint very importent that they are identical in every way.......just thought i could be cool if it was possible.
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