Two iPhones, two computers - need all data transferred to one iPhone

I was using a 2G iPhone and was syncing it with my desktop (Mac) on a regular basis. I was traveling for a month and sorta synced it with my laptop (also a Mac), though I cannot remember whether or not the contacts actually synced - I want to say that they did not, in case it matters. I did purchase and download a couple of apps while traveling, though.
One month later, I decided to splurge for the 3GS (woo hoo!). I now need to sync the 3GS with my desktop and copy the apps off of my 2G so I'll have it all in one place.
I have resynced the 2G with my desktop, but the apps didn't "upload" (not that I expected them to).
I'm sure I'm not the only one out there with multiple computers & multiple iPhones - anyone have any advice for me?
Thanks,
roxpat

If you purchased music or apps on the iPhone then the file>transfer purchases from iPhone will copy them to the new computer and should prompt you to authorize the new computer.
If you purchased music or apps on the computer then you will need to copy those to the new computer's iTunes library. This is easy if they are on the same network with Home Sharing within iTunes. iTunes 9: Understanding Home Sharing http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3819
Once all the music and/or apps are on the new computer then make sure you have a good backup on the new computer. You can control-click on the iPhone under devices in iTunes and select backup. Your previous iPhone should contain all your SMS history, call history, photos, contacts, calendars, ect. Now when you connect the new iPhone 3Gs it will prompt if you want to setup as a new iPhone or restore from backup. Choose restore from backup.
iPhone: Transferring information from your current iPhone to a new iPhone
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2109

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