Sync to different computer - lose everything?

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Sync to different computer - lose everything?

Since I am planning to travel I want to sync my iPod Touch to my laptop. I'd like to put some video podcasts on it to watch on the plane.
When I try to do this I get a message that all my existing content will be removed. Though I have synced the iPod with my desktop to set it up and to add some photos, I have never put any music or iTunes library on this iPod. I do have pictures and apps.
If I sync just the video podcast playlist (iTunes library) will I lose my pictures?
TIA

Jerry

MacPro Quad-Core 3 GH/MBP 2.5GHz 15", Mac OS X (10.6)

Posted on Sep 8, 2009 8:25 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 9, 2009 3:10 AM in response to Gerald Gifford

yes you can only sync to one itunes library.

but if you manually manage you should be able to do this.

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Answer 2

kncowans

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Sep 9, 2009 4:29 AM in response to Gerald Gifford

Hello Jerry

Try using a program called TuneRanger which allows you to sync your library between machines over a Network.

I use this to keep my Desktop and Laptop in sync.

Hope this helps.

Kevin

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Answer 3

Sep 9, 2009 8:14 AM in response to Anna Sandham

Anna Sandham wrote:
yes you can only sync to one itunes library.

but if you manually manage you should be able to do this.

I am trying to be as heavy handed at managing this thing as possible. Let me say I am very unhappy with Apple's attempt to control what, when, and how I place or remove iPod Touch content.

I'm still wondering if the *replace iTunes library* thing will remove my photos (apps?)?

Jerry

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Answer 4

Sep 9, 2009 8:31 AM in response to Gerald Gifford

anything which is not in your computer's itunes library will be removed.

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Answer 5

Sep 9, 2009 8:36 AM in response to Anna Sandham

Anna Sandham wrote:
anything which is not in your computer's itunes library will be removed.

I'm not happy to hear that. 😟

I reiterate my total dismay at Apple's control tactics!!!!!

Thank you for the advice. I do appreciate it. 🙂

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