How well do two computer sync together?

I have an iMac, but I now really want a laptop too, which I''m sure I'd make great use of. I'm wondering how well I'd be able to get the two computers to sync together.
Would iTunes, in particular, sync it's library, or would I have two seperate libraries; playcounts and playlits?
Is there ways to work on a file, say Photoshop, save it on the laptop, and sync it to the iMac to continue working on it from there, etc.?
Would I be able to sync iPhoto, iCal, Safari (bookmarks) etc., and other similar programmes?
Is there ways to sync on the fly, or hit a 'sync now' button and it would wirelessly syncronise everything?
Thanks

Folder sync software may not work properly with database files, so in addition maybe consider a sync app like, (as an alternative to .Mac):
http://www.markspace.com/synctogether.php
I have no experience with either, but have been thinking about trying them out to keep my two Macs in sync. Right now I just use file sharing and iTunes music sharing, but I think it would be handy to keep both updated for convenience and backup purposes. With File Sharing you can access your home directory on the other computer as a network drive, that capability is built-in to the Mac.
Are you currently using a wired or wireless network for your iMac? If it's wired, but also has wireless capability, you can use the iMac to share the wired connection over the wireless antenna with the MacBook. Also, you can share a printer between the two computers. Internet/file/printer sharing works between Macs and PCs, if you should have a house guest who brings a PC along occasionally.

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