Transferring data from old iphone to new one

Here's the problem. I ordered the iphone4, but with the backorder delay taking longer than expected, I will find myself on vacation with my old 3gs and G4 Macbook Pro. My 3gs is synced to my intel imac (which I'm keeping at home).
When my new iphone4 arrives it will be sent to me while I'm on vacation. I'd like to activate the new phone right away, but how will I be able to transfer the data and apps and music from the old phone to the new. I'm concerned that:
1. If I sync the 3gs to the laptop (G4 Macbook Pro) I may lose all my contacts and apps.
2. Will I be able to sync the iphone4 to my G4 Macbook Pro?
Any advice, red flags or words of wisdom?

Which OS are you using on the MacBook Pro?
Do you have enough space to copy your entire iTunes folder to your MacBook Pro?

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