Why I cannot sync my iPod?

I use to use my iPod with an old laptop, now I have a new laptop and I cannot sync the iPod and I already "authorised this new laptop" and activated "home sharing"

Hi chim20air,
Here is an article that has ideas on syncing when iTunes says there is not enough free space:
iOS: 'Not enough free space' alert when trying to sync
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1503
Cheers!
- Ari

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