Like the original poster, I’m also considering getting an imac and currently have a macbook.
I understand I can use time machine to set up the new imac to be identical to my macbook. Anyone tried this? I assume it will transfer all programs, settings, files, music in itunes and photos in iphoto? What happens with ipods synched to the macbook? I also have all my iphotos albums synched with my mobileme gallery – will they subsequently synch with the imac?
Any other suggestions?