Migrating to a new MBPro, what is the best method ?

Hi All,
Currently I'm running a nearly 3 year old MBpro(2,2) 15" C2D 2.33 GHz. running Snow Leopard.
I really want to upgrade to a new unibody 15" soonish... My thinking was how to do this....
Can you comment on the following procedure:
1. Unregister Itunes and all other software that is connected to the hardware
2. Make a (full, image) backup using SuperDuper! on an external disk
3. Take the new machine, connect and boot from the external disk
4. Restore the external image to the internal disk of the new machine
5. reboot the new machine, reauthorize all node-locked software
As the new machine is (probably slightly) different (in hardware) I do not know if this
is going to work properly, will the OS when booting select the right drivers/ configure
itself the right way. THis will save me a load of hassle reinstalling all apps, and moving
loads of data ...
Thanks
Rudi

Time Machine would be the BEST using a FW800 drive. For me, transferring 283GB's it took about 3 hours. It even transferred over Quicken 06. Keep in mind that you Home folder will be the same name and you would want to change the computer name in "Sharing" if your networking computers and using MobileMe sync.
I wouldn't even attempt using Superduper unless you just want to connect and drag over you document, itunes, photos, and some applications. I've done this method for a long time but it takes to long, and you have to be at the computer to transfer.
Use TimeMachine.
1. Unless your selling your computer no need to unregister.
2. Good idea for backup.
3. Sure
4. Probably wouldn't.
5. Yes.
Use Time Machine.

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