Got new Laptop, Can I transfer entire itunes library?

I bought a macbook today and don't want to use my older pc laptop. The problem is that my itunes library to which i sync my iphone is on my old laptop. What is the best way to go about making this transfer, if possible?
Thanks!

Choose Consolidate Library from the Library section of the File menu, copy the iTunes folder(not just iTunes Music) to an external drive, put that folder on the new computer, launch iTunes, with the Option key held down, and point it to that library. Alternatively, back it up to CDs or DVDs and restore the backup on the new computer.
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