[Hidden-tech] iPhone syncing: MobileMe vs. iTunes

[David Frazier]

Hi All. I'm seeking some MobileMe / iTunes syncing advice, please. My client has a Verizon iPhone. He just got an iMac. Up until now, I've had him set-up to sync his Calendar and Contacts to his MobileMe acct. Now that he has a computer, he could sync his Calendar (iCal)  and Contacts though iTunes, but I'm a little confused how to proceed and worry that using both MobileMe and iTunes to sync may cause loss and / or duplicate data.

I'd like to keep him backing-up "offsite" via MobileMe ... but be able to edit Contacts and iCal on his Mac and enjoy using iTunes. Whatever the final set-up, it needs to be simple for him. I can't find definitive answers via Apple discussions, help or via Google. I'm sure it must be picking and choosing settings and preferences across iPhone / iMac / MobileMe. Right?

Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure it will all change again when iCloud happens! Yipes.

Regards,
Dave Frazier
dave at fraziercreative.com