Migrating from iPod Mini to iPod Nano

I need your help. I currently have a Desktop PC with iTunes linked to my iPod Mini. I just bought a new Laptop PC and got a Nano for Xmas. Here are my questions:
1) how do i migrate my entire music library from my desktop to my laptop?
2) since i don't need my Mini, how do i convert everything to my Nano?
thanks very much for your help!
hill

Hi Hill,
Welcome to Apple Discussions
Some reading material for you from Apple:
1. iTunes: Moving your iTunes Music folder
2. Just plug your nano into your Laptop after you have moved everything across from your PC.
Regards,
Colin R.
Other useful reading:
http://www.apple.com/support/ipod101/

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