Steps to upgrade to new iMac

I am upgrading from a 2009 vintage iMac to a 2013 iMac (27") which is supposed to be delivered today. I have backed up my old iMac but I intend to do a clean install of all my apps so I have a fresh clen operating environment. Is there anything else that I should to prepare for the transfer?
I also have a Drobo S that I will be attaching to the new machine. I currently run it off of firewire connection however since the new iMac does not support tht anymore I am forced to use USB. Since the Drobo S is not USB 3 will I run into any problems?
One less question for anyone that has made the transition and uses Lightroom and Photoshop. Will Adobe force me to buy new licenses or can I just reinstall on the new machine?
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

The USB3 port drops to USB2 when that is what it sees connected, so not a problem.
Get all of your user account info together, figure out what you want the admin account and password to be and the standard accounts. Have your AppleID and iCloud information handy.
The startup of the machine will lead you through all of the account info step-by-step. Goes faster when you have it all infront of you.
Brings back the memories of just setting up a new iMac in the fall...exciting and hard to stay patient and do things one step at a time.
Have a great time and don't rush things.

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There is no answer from Apple.
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you have to go to the site http://www.apple.com/benl/macosx/uptodate/
change the "benl" to the code of your country/region (else your reseller isn't recognized)
type in the Serial number + purchase date, reseller name etc. then u have to login with your apple id.
PS : you will need a credit card to complete the steps.

If I wanted to upgrade my new iMac in the future, how would I go about it?

I have no desire to void the 3 year Applecare plan I paid for.
I just bought the new iMac 2011, I would like to upgrade the RAM, the HDD and add an SSD in the future, without doubt. Does this mean that, in order to do so, and remain within warranty, I am going to have to bring my iMac to an Apple Store, buy the parts directly from them, and pay for labour?
Any clarification would be appreciated. Thanks.

Greetings,
Memory you can upgrade yourself. It is covered in the manual for your computer: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/imac_mid2011_ug.pdf
--This is the only customer installable part.
The hard drive is another matter. iMacs are HIGHLY compact desktop computers. Gaining access to the hard drive requires removing the LCD and the glass that covers it. While one could do this in theory, and perhaps not damage any components in the process (which is what voids the warranty), I wouldn't risk it.
Apple Retail stores do not in general offer after market upgrades. You could contact an Apple Authorized Service Provider to see if they do: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1434
Personally, I'd buy a computer with an HD that meets my needs and use external drives as needed as they are very reasonably priced these days. Its not like you're gonna be carrying the iMac around . Or maybe you are? 27" portable?
Once the 3 years are up (if you keep the computer that long) you can start cracking it open if you like. Though frankly there may something even better out by then. Having the AppleCare ups the re-sale value so you could sell the old system online and buy something new.
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I was having a problem with my iphoto - I believe corrupted on old iMAC. However, given I was going to upgrade the iMac anyway, thought I would transfer everything across to the new iMAC and that would be the best way forward.
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*Hi S.Proctor, Fellow CAian, Welcome* to Apple's Users Help Users Forums.
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