Syncing Contacts from laptop to iPhone 3GS

I've noticed that for a while now, new contacts entered on the macbook are not synced to my iphone during sync! So I don't have all my needed info with me when I'm away from the computer - grrrr...!
I've tried several things, to no avail:
using an older backup
resetting iSync
setting up a one-time sync where Address book on the laptop is supposed to replace what's on the phone.
Anyone else solve this problem?

Follow the directions here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2481

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