Best way to transfer stuff to new iMac

[Razorhog]

I am finally upgrading from my first gen 24" iMac to a new 27". When the new one arrives, I'm curious as to how I will get my stuff from the old one to the new. I do have time machine working, is that the best way - just copy from the external drive? It's been almost 5 years since I got this one, but I seem to recall the setup program asking if you already have a Mac - does it transfer from the old to the new somehow? Thanks for any insight or suggestions.

 

[MacDawg]

This should give you some good information
Migration Assistant

I would migrate my information to a clean install

 

[Razorhog]

Thanks for that link. I'm leaning towards a clean install and just copying data.

 

[John T]

Thanks for that link. I'm leaning towards a clean install and just copying data.

As MacDawg says, Migration Assistant on a clean instal is far superior because, apart from files, it transfers all your settings.