Random Playlists (like Party Shuffle)?

I'm wondering if there's a way to create a playlist that re-randomizes everytime I connect my iPod Touch.
I know that the shuffle can randomly select music, but is there a way to do this with a regular iPod?
I have a big library, and would just like to have my iPod touch randomly grab 16GB of music every time I connect, so that I don't have to constantly create new playlists.
The only workaround I can find is to create a new 16GB smart playlist each time, but it would be nice if I could just "refresh" an existing one...
Thanks in advance for your help!

If the random playlist is set up correctly you don't need to create a new one each time. When you want to change the selection in the smart playlist just delete everything in it and it will add a new selection. If you do this periodically you can refresh the iPod with a new selection any time you like. For example:
To make a random playlist go to File>New Smart Playlist.
Uncheck "Match the following rule"
Check "Limit to" put "16" in the number box, choose "GB" from the first list box, choose "Random" from the next list box. Check "Live Updating"

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