How can I sync contacts from my iphone 3gs to a new gmail account?

I've just set up a new gmail account and want to sync the contacts from my work phone to contacts in my gmail.  I have nearly 700 contacts to sync so I'm looking to do this in the easiest (and most reliable!) way I can - any pointers?  Or tips on how to make sure I don't lose them all in the process of syncing?!
Cheers,
S

Begin by backing up your contacts as a precaution.  You can do this using the free app My Contacts Backup, which will back up your contacts as an attachment to an email.  You send the email to yourself, and can later open this email on you phone and tap the attachment to re-import your contacts if necessary.  Once you've done that, set up your gmail account as an exchange account as described here:
http://support.google.com/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=138740.  Turn on contacts syncing and when prompted select Keep on my iPhone to keep the existing contacts on your phone from being deleted (step 13).

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