Google Sync Not appearing in Address Book

Hello:
I just upgraded my mac book pro from 10.4 to 10.5.8 to be able to sync my address book with google contacts. I opened the address book, and opened preferences and my only options are mobleMe (which I have), exchange, and Yahoo!. Other messages suggest syncing with an iPhone or an Ipod. I hooked my 4G iPod and synced contacts. Re-opened address book and still no google contact options.
Anybody have any ideas how to get around this? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Linda

you need an iphone or an ipod touch to get that option in Address Book. a regular ipod won't cut it. there are hacks around this issue. you can try this one
http://www.zaphu.com/2008/05/29/how-to-enable-mac-address-book-syncing-with-goog les-gmail-contacts-without-an-iphone-or-mac/
as with any hack you use it at your own risk.
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