How do I transfer contents from iPhone 3G running iOS 3.1.3 to a new 4S?

I have an iPhone 3G running iOS 3.1.3.  I just got a new iPhone 4S and I'm wondering if I need to update the 3G to iOS 4.2.1 in order to transfer its' contents to the new 4S.  I've tried to upgrade the old phone to iOS 4 many times but give up after waiting HOURS for the process to be 10% finished....
Thank you!

You don't have to upgrade your old phone.  Just follow these instructions: Transferring information from your current iPhone to a new iPhone, http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2109

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