? about transferring Intel iMac to new Intel iMac

I'm considering a new iMac and am trying to find out if there is a way to duplicate my old drive onto the new drive (instead of using "migration assistant").
Can I create a full disk image of the old computer, then somehow transfer it to the new one? When I used migration assistant when going from a MacbookPro to my current iMac, I noticed some things did not transfer, transferred incorrectly, lost settings, etc. (Sorry, I can't recall any specific examples right now.)
Also, once I have my new computer all set up, what steps do I need to perform to bring my old iMac back to "out-of-the-box" condition? I know I'll need to use the original install DVD (can I format the drive during an install?), but at what point do I stop the setup? In other words, I don't want to go as far as entering any info during setup (language, user name, etc.). That would be for the new owner to do. I want it to be exactly like I got it from Apple.
Thanks,
Michael

Michael252 wrote:
Can I create a full disk image of the old computer, then somehow transfer it to the new one? When I used migration assistant when going from a MacbookPro to my current iMac, I noticed some things did not transfer, transferred incorrectly, lost settings, etc. (Sorry, I can't recall any specific examples right now.)
This is not advisable. Your new iMac may require specific drivers that are not present on the older iMac. Cloning the disk, as you suggest, will probably result in an unstable machine.
Also, once I have my new computer all set up, what steps do I need to perform to bring my old iMac back to "out-of-the-box" condition? I know I'll need to use the original install DVD (can I format the drive during an install?), but at what point do I stop the setup? In other words, I don't want to go as far as entering any info during setup (language, user name, etc.). That would be for the new owner to do. I want it to be exactly like I got it from Apple.
I don't think you can do this. You can do an "archive and install" from the DVD and this will reinstall the OS and preserve your data. This is about as close as you can get.

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