Backup of iMac that may have to be replaced

Hello,
I have been doing some searching, but haven't really found a consensus on this topic. I went to the Apple store today because I have a strange streaking on the screen of my new 27 inch iMac (-- I am posting about this separately). They told me I will need to bring it in and they may have to replace it, which stinks because it is fully loaded and I am really enjoying the move from Windows.

At any rate, I have to take it in Saturday. First question: What will they do if the screen can't be fixed? A completely new system? What will that cost? While that may sound nice, I really don't want a new one - like the one I have except for the obvious.

Second, what is the best way to backup everything so I can do a full system restore very easily when I get it back? I am very new still to mac, so whatever is easier is better. I just signed up for CrashPlan, but that doesn't seem good for this situation. Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper?

Thanks in advance.

iSayuSay said:

Wow streak on screen? Which iMac is it? 2012 iMac? Wow it was persistent on my 2011 iMac, don't tell me it's the new 2012 iMac.

Please post another thread or pictures about it. I'm curious.

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Thanks. Have been trying to take a picture, but it is difficult to do at night. It is a 27" 2012, and I can't really explain it. It has streaks (like when you wash your car and roll down your driver-side window too soon) and a circle in the middle (as if I set a coffee mug on it). Neither will go away no matter what I do. I have used iKlear, but that didn't help.

That being said, I am being a bit of a crybaby. When the iMac is turned on, I don't notice a thing. Everything is bright and beautiful. Absolutely the best purchase and move I have made. I love this thing, and this from someone who admittedly didn't like apple all these years.

Also, love the SSD (-- only mention this because I spent a lot of time reading that long post about whether the SSD was worth it blah blah).