How do I manually sync with multiple computers

Hey All,
So I have a laptop with iTunes with some music and a desktop with iTunes and different music. Is there a way to be able to drag music from both onto my iPhone? I tried setting them both for manual (Which wipes my libraries, thanks Apple ) But it says I'm only allowed to sync with one computer even though I'm not syncing but trying to do it manually. Is this the result of stupid programmers or apple trying to limit music transfers??
Thanks,
Pete

Unlike iPods, iPhones can sync with only one authorized computer at a time. To sync with another computer, you have to deauthorize the one you usually use, and authorize the other. Both have to have your iTunes account.
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