How do you recover your backup to a new MacBook?

Okay, so now my TC is connected and I have this great backup going on. I am mainly using this as a full machine backup and not really as an individual file recovery tool (its a nice bonus, but not a frequent need of mine). So, if my MacBook does crash, or get damaged or stolen, how would I actually use this TC backup?
I would likely buy a new MacBook (different processor) or a MacBook Air. Can I recover my entire HD structure to a new computer? Does it somehow recover everything but system files so I don't corrupt the OS? (the low level peripheral support would be different for a new machine).
Wondering if on a new machine the iTunes and iPhoto (my two heavy use applications) will recover effortlessly or if I'll be struggling to get those back up.
Figured it is good to ask now. Before it happens!
Thanks!

Wow. That is a great article gglockner, thanks much for sharing it.
It addresses a real concern of mine which is that when I bought my MacBook, I was only able to get the 80GB hard drive...which is quickly filling up with myPhoto images. So, according to the article, I can just pop in a new hard drive, format it, and restore from my TC. That is a HUGE relief if it really works! (and if not, I'd have my old hard drive that I can put back in anyway) +While we're on this tangent, any idea what type of hard drive I should buy for my MacBook if I decide to upgrade its capacity?+
However, my initial question is still not addressed. What if I have to buy new hardware. The processor and some components will certainly be different on a newer MacBook then mine, or maybe even if I splurged for an Air or Pro. Can I restore to a new machine all together? (which is the MOST LIKELY scenario if my MacBook were to get stolen while traveling, for instance)
Thanks!

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