ITunes 7: keeping a device displayed whilst it isn't connected.

Is it possible like in iTunes 6 to have the device (ie. Ipod shuffle) displayed on the side bar (along with playlists, store, library) when it is not connected in iTunes 7? It only appears when a divice is connected. It was a handy feature which saved me a lot of time. Is it possible? And if so, how can I do it? Any help would be appreciated.

Hi, AdamJ.
Unfortunately for reasons unknown, this handy feature for the iPod shuffle was not included in iTunes 7.
So the first thing you will probably want to do is let Apple know your feelings on the matter by submitting the form on this support page .
Done that? Okay then, so now you'll probably want to make the best of the situation by figuring out if there's any kind of workaround to deal with the matter.
The best I can come up with is suggest that you create a playlist dedicated to your iPod shuffle which, for discussion's sake, we can call the Shuffle Playlist.
Once you have created that playlist, when you connect your shuffle to your computer you can drag the Shuffle Playlist into your shuffle.
After disconnecting the shuffle you can get to work on modifying the Shuffle Playlist for your next update.
Note that you will have to manually clear the iPod shuffle's contents before putting the next Shuffle Playlist on it.

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