Update to iTunes 11 now playlists are empty for numerous devices

Just come to use iTunes for the first time following the update to v11, must admit the interface isn't an improvment in my opinion, but the loss of my kids ipods playlists plus other devices is just simply shocking.
Does this software actually get tested before releasing it ? Apple you've mad another mistake.
Does anyone have any suggestions to restore the playlists as despite the fact the show in the sidebar they are all empty
Thanks

Hi, I found a way to restore the traditional sidebar view in itunes 11:
1- Ctrl+B (Show menu bar)
2-In View, click show sidebar
Let me know if this works for you; it did for me.

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