Speaking of MP3s, iTunes is going to be tricky. So is Outlook. I'll cover my migration strategies for those apps in future posts.

In the meantime, I'm planning, planning, planning. In addition to listing apps and data, I'm making notes about drivers I'll need for printers and other accessories. I'm making sure I've got registration codes for programs I've purchased online. And I'm clearing extra home-office space so I can keep the old machine "live" for a few weeks after I've transitioned to the new one, just in case I discover I left something important behind.

You know how it goes with moving.

By the way, if you're wondering what kind of system I ordered (it's pretty sweet), you can .