I'm definitely switching...Few Questions...

Well, This is my first post after MONTHS of lurking to try and learn as much as possible about Macs before I switch (25 years as a PC user). First, I waited for the new laptops and now, like many, I have been waiting for the new IMAC's. I have really struggled with my decision to buy an IMAC and a Macbook.... or a Macbook Pro - Fully maxed out With a 24" ACD. I think I am going with the latter (Still not 100% certain though). The machine will be used for PS4 (Relatively light duty), Internet, MS Office and I will also install Windows XP.

I have a few questions:

1. Has Apple released any connectors to use the new ACD with another computer yet (Non - Apple)? If not, do they plan to?

2. I plan to install Windows through Bootcamp and then run VMWare Fusion with Bootcamp as the virtual drive. I will obviously install AV/Anti-spyware etc. in the Windows system. With this set-up is VMWare always on?..Will this hog system resources all the time or only when I open Windows Apps?

3. Can I use the standard apple keyboard with the MBP (The one with the number pad)?

4. Is it difficult to migrate my Itunes over from my PC?

5. I am also going to replace my aging Linksys router at the same time. My plan is to get either a Time Capsul and an AEBS to form a WDS or just get two AEBS. I have a 500GB external drive now. If I get TC will the Windows machines in my house be able to use it as backup? If I just get AEBS will my current drive work for both OSX and Windows?


I appreciate all the help you've given me thus far (Even though I was just lurking) and thank you in advance for any help on the questions listed above. I'm excited to join the MAC ranks but I just need a little help tying up all the "Loose ends".....