Syncing pre-3G iphone via Mobil me?

So, I am one of the few that don't buy the latest and greatest widget every time one is introduced. So I'm still using my pre-3G iPhone which cannot run IOS 4.xx I'm maxed out at 3.1.3. The update for iCal came out (which requires 4.1 at least) and now I have lost the ability to sync between my phone (which I carry with me at ALL times) and Mobil me (and hence my laptop and my iPad). Is there another way to sync these devices? I can't afford a new phone a this point.

I have the same problem and the iTunes/cable solution does not work. New events in the iPhone do not go to iCal and new events in iCal do not go to the phone. This is a very serious problem for me. I plan to wait for the next phone (5?) before I up grade and I use the calendars daily. Anyone have a solution?

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YEAH - SOLUTION TO ONE PROBLEM FOUND !
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This worked for me. Thanks so much! It's still a pain in the "you know what!" Make sure you do the following.....
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A few months ago when I switched over to icloud from mobile me I set up my icloud with a new email address and now I can't get my calendars to sync with my iphone. I can't cancel either account-the icloud or mobile me.

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