Upgrading to a new Macbook Pro

I'm currently running a 15" MBP and am thinking of getting the new model. Is there a good way to clone EVERYTHING from my current MBP to the new one? I mean all applications, data, etc. etc? For example, I have about 15G in Aperture files alone.
Thanks for your feedback,
John

Yes you can use Migration Assistant if you have both side by side and a Firewire cable or, if you have a large external drive, you can make a copy with something like Carbon Copy Cloner and move things that way.

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