New computer, dead old computer, 4 ipods

my ibook died and i have replaced it w/a new imac.  we have 4 ipods.  what is the best way to get the apps and music (and maybe photos) from the ipods onto the new imac?

Connect them to the new iMac, when it tells you they have been synced to another mac click "Transfer Purchases," and then authorize the computer to sync to the iPod. Then your iMac and all 4 iPods will all have the same library and same selection of media.

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