Syncing to a new computer - How much will I lose?

My original computer that I synced my Iphone too just died and for all practical purposes is unsalvageable.
If I sync it to another my computer (my laptop), will I be able to preserve my contacts? Will I be able to make a backup of it otherwise (text messages, etc)?

You will lose your music unless it was purchased from the iTunes store. To retrieve it to the new computer first open iTunes and turn off automatic syncing. Next Authorize it by choosing *Store/Authorize computer*. Then put the iPhone in the dock. After it is recognized choose *File/Transfer purchases* from iPhone.
If you have music that was not purchased from iTunes there are 3rd party products that can retrieve this music; do a web search, as this is not officially sanctioned by Apple.
For Calendar and Contacts make sure there is at least one entry of each on the new computer before you sync. Your contacts should then sync to the new computer.
Other data will be backed up on your new computer.

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1.) Contacts- they are saved to my Google Contacts. However, I use Google Sync. So, if I erase the data on my phone, wouldn't my Google Contacts be history?
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4.) Backup- Yes, I have backed up my iPhone to my old computer. But, once I do any kind of syncing to the new computer, if I needed to utilize my backup, how would I do it since the backup would exist on the old system?
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1.) Contacts- they are saved to my Google Contacts. However, I use Google Sync. So, if I erase the data on my phone, wouldn't my Google Contacts be history?
Although contacts are included with your iPhone's backup, contacts are designed to be synced with a supported application on your computer.
2.) Texts- Can these even transfer over somehow?
Texts are also included with your iPhone's backup.
3.) Apps- I did the "transfer purchases" option but only some of the apps came over to my new system. Some of them were paid apps and some were free, so I can't even figure that one out.
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4.) Backup- Yes, I have backed up my iPhone to my old computer. But, once I do any kind of syncing to the new computer, if I needed to utilize my backup, how would I do it since the backup would exist on the old system?
With your iPhone connected to iTunes on your new computer, right-click (Windows) on your iPhone in the iTunes source list (control-click with a Mac) and at the menu window that appears, select Back Up.
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Thanks much, that's very helpful for step one (getting old phone onto new phone). Very clear.
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