Renamed playlist folder contains zero songs on iPod

After I rename a playlist folder in iTunes, the first sync with the iPod gives me a folder with zero songs in it. The folder with the old name is gone (as expected) and the folder with the new name is present (as expected), but it is empty. No playlists, no songs. If I eject the iPod and then sync it again the renamed folder appears to populate OK.
Has anyone else seen this? Any better workaround other than planning to sync twice after a rename?
iTunes Version 7.4.3.1; iPod Classic 160gb, Version 1.02 PC

I just picked up a 160 gb classic last night and experienced this same thing this morning. I renamed my folders in order to get my playlists sorted how I like them (it doesn't sort the same as in iTunes ), and then on the way into work this morning I went to play a playlist and they were gone. Guess I'll resynch at home tonight and they'll all be in there.
I had a heck of a time with synching at first, because it wanted me to register every time I plugged in the ipod (even though I succesfully completed registration). Once that was done, it synchs fine. I held off getting the classic right away, since I read about a few issues that have since been cleared up. Looks like there are a few minor things left to fix, but on the whole I like it so far.
Anyways, hopefully a better fix than resynching twice will come...

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