Best OS I can upgrade to on my Powerbook G4 PowerPC running 10.3.9?

I have two of these Macs, and am increasingly shut out of the ability to use new software, and so would like to get them as "advanced" as possible. Both are G4 laptops (1GHz PowerPC G4, 512 MB DDR SDRAM, currently running 10.3.9). I'd like to be able to sync with my iPhone etc.
And is this an upgrade I can do myself without too much fuss, or am I better off going to an Apple Store to get this done?
Thanks in advance!
Michael

Hope no one minds if I jack this thread and ask some questions of my own.
I am also contemplating an upgrade from 10.3.9. My OS runs great and I've got all the programs I want, and everything is running fine. Only thing I want to upgrade for is to have better streaming of online video and syncing with my ipod (two things us 10.3 users are left in the dust on).
I'm currently running a powerbook G4 with 1.5ghz and 768mb DDR SDRAM.
My priorities are being able to keep my design programs, such as MS Office 2004, Photoshop 7.0 and Dreamweaver MX version 6, and also carrying over all my itunes information like playlists, library, etc.
Is OSX 10.5 compatible with these? I read someone recommend 1000mb of RAM, and I will assume that my old photoshop is probably not compatible. Would 10.4 be an easier upgrade?
Is this upgrade invasive? Rather, is it like doing a clean sweep of my hard drive and losing everyhing? Will I have to manually re-enter all my itunes playlists, etc.?
thanks for the advice!

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