Is there a way to transfer what's on my current phone to a new computer without backing up anything?

My phone normally syncs to my desktop but I don't have that with me anymore. I want to setup my iPhone to my current laptop, but I'm afraid if I plug it in my iPhone it will erase and sync whatever is on my laptop iTunes to my phone and I don't want that. I want my phone data to transfer to the laptop so I can still keep everything. Is this possible? Or am I at least making sense?

Go through this article: How to back up your data and set up as a new device or do this:
Disable autosync in iTunes, connect your phone to your new computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your phone without syncing.
Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
When you connect your phone for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the phone for the first time.
About backups and what's saved:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
How to download apps for free again:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519

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