You either need a PC with a FireWire (400) port or the USB 2.0 sync cable. The advantage of the FW method is that it charges the iPod.

CNET editor Jasmine France answers reader questions about connecting a Mac-formatted iPod to a Windows PC and the Zune HD's software compatibility. Donald Bell Senior Editor / How To Donald Bell has ...

I have an ipod touch 2nd generation 8GB. I've collected around 5 of the sync cables (white cable that lets me connect ipod to computer) from my older ipods and this ipod touch. Out of the 5 cables, 3 ...