Using iPod/iPhone to transfer content to computer

Hey all!
My main computer is my Mac Mini right now. I had some problems when I got my external hard drive and got confused. I accidentally deleted all my videos and songs. However, all my songs are on my iPod and iPhone, and my videos are all on my iPod. They are the only left devices with my iTunes library content in them.
I might change computer soon and get a new iMac (or perhaps something else) and I was wondering how I could transfer my iTunes using my iPod and iPhone.
Thanks

Oh, my friend on MSN just told me right now about a software called "Yamipod", the website seems like it's what I'm looking for. I will check it out.
Vincent

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