Maximize network

I want to maximize the speed on my network because I'm getting an Apple TV.
Here's what I have now:
AEBS (n, not dual)
AE (not n)
On the network have an n compatible iMac, two n compatible laptops and a very old iMac G4 with what must be a b card.
What's the best way to get everything on n?

What about a solution that involves buying a new express or extreme, preferably express?
As long as you take into consideration that extending a network wirelessly affect overall bandwidth performance AND that your networking requirements require that you support a 802.11b client, then there would have to be a performance compromise.
In this case, either an Express or Extreme can be used to extend the wireless network of your existing AEBSn. Since your AEBSn is not a dual-band model, it will need to be configured to operate on the 2.4 GHz radio to support the 802.11b client and it will be this radio that you will be extending with the new Express or Extreme.
The other option would be to utilize PowerLine adapters which would take advantage of your home's electrical circuit. This adapters would create a hybrid Ethernet connection between them. You would place one near the existing AEBSn, and another, near the new base station. In this configuration, you would not employ WDS or extend. Instead, the second base station would be configured as bridged Wireless Access Point.
A third option would be to get a 802.11n USB wireless adapter for the 802.11b Mac.

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    ==
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    == Description
    ==
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    ==
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    ==
    == Troubleshooting information
    ==
    Application Basics
    Name Firefox
    Version 3.6.6
    Profile Directory
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    Installed Plugins
    about:plugins
    Build Configuration
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    Version
    Enabled
    ID
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    == User Agent
    ==
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