Contacts sync/New to android

[Ruphus]

I just put android on my iPhone 2g (iDroidWiki) and was wondering if there is a good free way to sync my google contacts down to my phone. I am also looking for any general tips on free programs people find handy or fun in any manor.

I am pretty much using stock 1.6 at this point. In the future I do plan on buying the Samsung Galaxy S or any other android "super-phone" that hits t-mobile.