Switching iPhone from Windows based computer to Apple
Could one switch an iPhone from a Windows XP computer to an Apple seamlessly, or are you stuck with whichever system you initially sync up with? I will be getting my iPhone 3GS on the 19th, and shortly thereafter (not sure of the timeframe) I will be in a position to purchase a new laptop. I'm contemplating getting a Macbook and I'd like the option of syncing up on either the Windows desktop or the Macbook at my convenience.
It's cake. Just back it up on your XP box just in case.
I got an MBP, plugged in my phone, it transferred some purchased stuff, kept all my settings and such, basically it was just the iPod functionality that changed; I had to put my iTunes library on my new computer and resync the songs/videos/etc. That's about it.
All of my apps and email and other phone specific settings were left alone.
It may be worth noting that I was syncing with Exchange over the air, so my Mail was not synced through iTunes. Your mileage may vary.
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