Ipod as external storage

I am thinking of finally upgrading from my 2nd Gen 20 gb iPod to the biggest 80gb. I will also be upgrading to the MacBook Pro with 100gb hd.
I would like to use the 80gb ipod for my itunes and iphoto external storage to save on internal hard drive space.
I currently have 70gb of songs and photos.
If I use the ipod as the external libraries got itunes and iphoto will the ipod also recognize the libraries on itself and function as a music/movie/photo player?
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oops. I meant to write:
If I use the ipod as the external libraries for itunes and iphoto, will the ipod also recognize the libraries on itself and function as a music/movie/photo player?

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