Updating to an Ipod 80bg from an Ipod mini

I currently have an ipod mini and am considering buying an Ipod 80gb when they come out. Can I keep the itunes downloads and the CD etc I have put onto my pc to transfer to the new unit? Can anyone help - I am a novice at this melarchy
mini   Windows XP  
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You just need connect the new iPod to your computer and follow the onscreen instructions. It will find and update automatically from your existing library. Depending on the size of your library you can have it update the whole library, selected playlists or you can manage it manually.
For info: iPod 101
For info:
The iPod offers three ways to transfer music from your computer. You can select one of the following update modes from the iPod Preferences:
1) Automatically update all songs and playlists or "Sync Music - All songs and Playlists" in iTunes 7. This is the default mode, in which your entire music library, including playlists, is automatically synced to your iPod. If the music library on your computer exceeds the iPod storage capacity, you are prompted to select a different update method.
2) Automatically update selected playlists only or "Sync Music - Selected playlists" in iTunes 7. With this option, iTunes automatically copies the playlists you have selected to the iPod when you connect it to the computer.
3) Manually manage songs and playlists or "Manually manage music and videos" in iTunes 7. You can also choose to transfer music to the iPod manually. This allows you to drag and drop individual songs and playlists from iTunes to the iPod.

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