Can I sync to Google via Android on the desktop level?
Chances are not. Android would sync with Google Calender on the Internet, and then Outlook would also contact Google Calender and sync there.
As stated above, most cell providers want you to get a data plan with your smart phone. You can usually get around that, except with the iPhone, part of that contract with AT&T is you must carry the unlimited data package. It's not that bad, I carry unlimited data for my Palm Treo. The data rates are so high for overages, that I wouldn't want to risk anything lower. Of course I'm always hitting Google Maps, and other various sites from my phone.
