Moving files from pc to macbook (no extrenal HD)

what is the best way to move my files (music, videos, etc.) from my old PC to my new BlackBook?
theres about 30 GB worth of stuff, so there is NO way I'm going to sit and burn them all to cd's
im not really willing to buy an external hard drive... could i send them wirelessly? i have a wireless router.
if im just being computer illiterate and there is no other way, then tell me... then feel free to punch me in the neck, lol

haha... actually, the 100's dont exist... they were theoretical, at least for about a month or so.
Sadly though, in about a month or so, the answer is still no
but i'm sure a pat on the back is satisfying enough!

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