New iPod on existing Mac

I am going to retire my old 4Gb iPod mini which I only really use for the gym, and go over to a 5th gen iPod with the 80Gb disc, mainly as I travel more and want to watch movies on it.
I have about 8Gb of MP3's on my Mac which i don't want to rip all over again, but I guess its not as simple as plugging in the new iPod and it'll sync up is it ?
There are no iTunes purchases on the Mac at all - just CD's I own.
Is it possible to just transfer the iTunes library to my new iPod or do I need a third party software programme ?
Thanks

but I guess its not as simple as plugging in the new iPod and it'll sync up is it ?
I can't speak from experience (still using a 5 GB 1st. gen. iPod), but there is no re-ripping required.
It should be just as simple as plugging in the new iPod and selecting the entire library to sync.
No 3rd party software required.
Hope this helps.
M

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Welcome to Apple Discussions
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