Getting a new MBP and I have a few questions

I'm getting a new MacBook Pro, replacing my Late 2008 model (2.8 GHz T9600, 320 GB HD, 4 GB RAM) for this years' late 2011 model, a 2.4 GHz (2760QM) quad-core Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge, 750 GB, 4 GB RAM.
Now, this new computer is basically an early xmas gift, as opposed to an informed purchase. I haven't done much research on the latest MBP, or their improvements in the past 3 years, so my first question is...how much of an improvement is this computer from my old 2008 model? Even though it's 3 years old, I've never had many problems with it. Programs like Photoshop and Logic work well. The only time the computer has shown its limitations is when I started playing Starcraft II.
Another issue: As we all know, our computers can get cluttered over time with forgotten apps, old versions of apps, old preferences or system files, remnants of apps I've deleted (I do have CleanApp but the program scares me...I'm afraid of deleting something important)...just digital garbage that manages to accumlate over time. There's some critical things that I want to transfer over from my old computer to the new one, but I don't want to transfer that clutter either. I'm pretty sure I prefer to start with a fresh disk and just slowly go through my old data while reinstalling the apps I want, but that brings up concerns about products that limit # of installs. I also don't want to worry about forgetting something, not realizing I've overlooked it until a while later. I'm sure I'm overthinking all this, but I'm sure people on here have gone through these options. I want to start fresh, but not completely fresh, you know? (e.g. I don't mind reinstalling Chrome, but I want to keep all my bookmarks)
Last issue,
I may possibly enter a line of work where I'll need to work with Windows (uggh), so I want to know what the better option is...Boot Camp or Parallels? I had Parallels on the old computer and I found it frustrating. Especially since all of the Windows apps/files show themselves on Launchpad, or sometimes I would accidentally select a Windows item while in Finder and Parallels would start booting. Boot Camp seems much simpler, but I've never used it. Can you use an external hard drive for it, or do you have to partition your internal one? Is there someway you can transfer files between operating systems...this is the only appeal of Parallels if not. It doesn't have to be instantaneous; just wondering if I can access windows files while in OS X and vice versa.
Sorry for long post and all the questions , I look forward to the responses.

Performance differences for simple applications will be virtually undetectable when compared with your older MBP. The more complex the application, the differences will be revealed. Games often are notorious resource hogs and I suspect you will see a significant improvement there.
As far as transferring data, that is an individual call as to what is desirable and should be retained and what can be omited. Before you start the transfer process, do have backups just in case.
Best of luck with your new MBP.
Ciao.

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