Porting Data from iPhone 3G to iPhone 3GS

I'd like to replace my iPhone 3G with the new 3GS (now available in Canada), but I'd like to keep all my application data, text messages... beyond the 'usual' Apple apps (iPhoto, iCal, et al).
Does anyone know if this is possible, and if so - how?

Sync your current iPhone, which will back it up. When you connect your new iPhone 3GS, you'll be offered the option to set it up using the backup of the iPhone 3G - choose that option. Nearly everything will transfer over between the setup and the following sync, including all your apps and their data, music, etc. The only things that won't transfer are your network account passwords (a security precaution when restoring to a different device).

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