Multi Machine Sync??

My main machine is my Powerbook G4. I use this for work, email, calendar, address book, etc. However, I purchased a mac mini I use to store all of my audio and video. My laptops small 80 GB drive couldn't handle my growing iTunes collection (300 GB+ on a always on 1 TB drive connected to the mini) and I wanted it all always loaded for my Apple TV.
That said all of my audio and video are on the mac mini. All of my mail, calendar, and other data or on my laptop and the iPhone doesn't support syncing with more than one machine. its a hassle to sync the two machines so I can sync the phone and my laptop. Any thoughts on solutions or ways to deal with this?
-Jason

I had the same issue. I was able to sync all contacts from both a Mac and PC to the iPhone. All of my music is on my Mac. From what I understand, you can sync numerous computers contacts and photos, but just like the iPod, you can only sync music from one computer. You can determine which one computer to sync the music from by selecting it on the tab from iTunes.

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