Sync iDevices with new Mac?

I have upgraded to a new iMac. The old iMac is still in service, used by another family member. I used Setup Assistant to transfer my account, iTunes library, etc. to the new computer.
I have an iPhone 4 and an iPad1, both running iOS 5.0.1. Both were set to sync wirelessly to the old iMac.
Wi-Fi Sync on the devices looks for the original iMac.
Because the profile, backups, etc should be on both iMacs at this point, can I just plug the devices in to the new iMac and sync without any need to erase or reset the devices? I'd really like to avoid the whole setting up as a new device if I can avoid it.
Is there anything I need to do to switch the device's allegiance to the new iMac? anything I need to do on the old iMac to turn off the sync connection, either before or after syncing with the new iMac?

Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your iDevices. Only if you back up manually before syncing, you can restore your devices from those backups again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
Do this:
Disable autosync in iTunes, connect your phone to your new computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your device without syncing.
Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
When you connect your phone for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the iPhone for the first time.
Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in itunes and transferred your purchases.
There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread:http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0
About backups and what's saved:iTunes: About iOS backups
How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
How to download apps for free again:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Saving other data is also described here. How to back up your data and set up as a new device
You can deauthorize your old iMac for the use with iTunes after that if you want to: About iTunes Store authorization and deauthorization

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