What is lost when syncing to new computer?

I know questions like this are asked all the time but I'm not sure exactly what to search for so I figured I'd just create a new post.
When syncing to a new computer, what exactly is removed from the iPhone. I don't really care if I lose all of my music because I have it all on my external hard drive or on my computer. The only thing I'm really worried about is losing all of my contacts.
And let's speak hypothetically and say my phone is jailbroken and I have a bunch of apps not from the app store. Will I lose those as well?
Any advice when doing this?

On a compatible program ( outlook, address book, ical, etc.) The manual will give you more info.
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPhone_iOS4_UserGuide.pdf

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    You're welcome.
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    There is no way to backup this data on the iPhone.

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  • I am in the process of trying to transfer my iTunes library from one computer to another. Some of the music/film info has been edited (by me) in my library (using get info). When put onto new computer the info has gone back to before i edited it.. Help!?

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