PC application to manage contact list?

[DaveNagy]

Hi,

I feel dumb even asking about this, but here goes...

I have a new phone and I need to populate my contact list. I'll be doing this by hand, since I really don't have that info consolidated anywhere else. I could enter the info directly into the phone, but surely there is a better way. It seems like ActiveSync should allow you to add/edit your contacts, but it appears that you have to have Outlook installed?

I assume there must be ways to manage your contact list on a computer, and then sync the info back onto your phone. What's the recommended way to do this? I would prefer a free solution if possible. I'm running XP, and syncing to a Sprint Touch Diamond.