Playing iPod Touch on non-sync'd computer

With the iPod Nano (and doubtless others) I had to check the 'Manually Manage Music' box to be able to play the Nano on a foreign computer (e.g. at work). Is this necessary with the iPod Touch?
Yes.
Assuming this is necessary, why has the iPod been designed that way? It's a bit annoying when I want to use automatic sync'ing.
Because with auto sync the songs on the iPod will appear 'greyed out' when viewing through iTunes (automatic syncing between iTunes and the iPod needs no manual control). To make them appear bold and selectable/playable you need to select manual transfer.

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Morning @mb,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at this article:
iTunes: Transferring media from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1209
Music imported from a CD or another source
iTunes cannot transfer this media back to a computer. Make sure to back up your iTunes Library, or you can use iTunes Match2.
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One computer using multiple iTunes Store authorizations - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1206

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Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
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T not be charged again:
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Check USB connections
If there’s an issue with the USB port, cable, dock, or hub, or if the device becomes disconnected during restore, try troubleshooting the USB connection, then troubleshooting your security software.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
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