Switch iTunes DB from XP to OS X

Hello there,
I've just ordered a MacBook Pro which will be shipped in the few next days. I was just wondering how i could save my whole iTunes database (playcounts, ratings, playlists, smart playlists, video playlists, ...) from my actual PC to the brand new MacBook?
I really need to keep the playlists and playcounts as i have smart playlists that uses the playcounts, and i have several playlists that have been filled with music for the last two years... i couldn't lost that or redo it :eek:
If i use the export function in iTunes, then manually edit the file to change the location of the MP3, then import it to iTunes on the MacBook Pro, will it be a perfect copy of my actual DB?
Thanks!
MacBook Pro 15'' 2.16Ghz 2Gb RAM Mac OS X (10.4.6) iPod 5G 60Gb white

According to the description, all info will be preserved.
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There you go. All your music, playlists, and other information like play counts and ratings have all been moved from your old computer to your new one.
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I can't tell you from my own experience however (only have a 5GB iPod), so you have to trust the description.
The export feature definitely does not preserve all info. I do know that from my own experience.
The exported file does not contain all data. It is a file similar to the 'iTunes Music Library.xml'
This article tells you more about the library files:
What are the iTunes library files?
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17' iMac fp 800 MHz 768 MB RAM Mac OS X (10.4.6) Several ext. HD (backup and data)

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