Same Account/Username on two Macs

My wife and I have an iMac, the Account name is different than the User Name-(home folder) and that's fine, we like that.
My wife just bought a new MBP 2.53 Unibody.
When we set it up I'm wondering:
I would like to use the same Account name/password and User Name-(home folder) that is on the iMac.
Are there any advantages or disadvantages to this?
Would this cause confusion in any way?
I hope I'm asking this correctly.
We will more than likely want to have the same music and photos on each computer the rest will remain different...if possible.
Should I use Migration Assistant to do this or is there another way that's not too complicated or long?
I admit that I haven't looked to deeply into it, not sure where to start. So, if anyone can get me in the right direction or provide some info that would be great.
Message was edited by: McKinney777

McKinney777 wrote:
The Account name and Home Folder name on the iMac are different from each other and we're ok with that. I have read that they should be the same and I have read that it doesn't matter...anyway.
I'm understanding that when we use MM it will name the MBP Account and Folder name the same as the iMac (which we are ok with) unless we set up the MBP with a different Account and Folder name.
Then, we will have to transfer files using something other than MM.
Is this correct?
With the understanding that the Account and Home Folder name on the two computers will be the same, is this going to cause any problems or confusion using the two computers in the same house?
Incidently, the iMac has a external HD, 70% partition for TM and 30% for video storage.
No problem
Or, should each computer have at least a different Folder name?
Not necessary.
Also, my wife would like both computers to have the same info and be kept up to date with each other, but that's probably a different post.
If you subscribe to MobileMe, syncing is simple.
I'm learning this mac stuff and learning rather quickly. Just need a push in the right direction.
Macs are very user-friendly and fun
Thanks.

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