...other devices besides the ipod?

Yes - However you need some sort of "Import" software that is supported by your other device. You simply have to open the Itunes Directory where your MP3 files are saved and import (copy) from that directory.

You should make sure that you are telling iTunes to rip the tracks in a format that other players commonly recognize and play - namely .mp3. Before you begin ripping the CDs, be sure to open Edit->Preferences in iTunes, select "Importing" and be sure the encoder is set to .mp3, and not AAC.Once you've done this, you'll be ripping your tracks in a format that is sure to play in just about any other device. Also, iTunes can also convert them back to .wav format and burn a CD that any CD player will recognize.

mp3.about.com