Thanks for pointing it to me; in my frustration I was overlooking this. I will settle (for now, absent better options) for it, while I look at the Ubuntu viability suggested by gfunkdave.
Did you try Go Contacts Pro as I linked to earlier?
Also, don't hold your breath for the Ubuntu for Android project it seems to be on hold:
http://www.androidauthority.com/ubun...-limbo-374454/