Can I sync my ipad to my work and home computers?

I have a 1st generation ipad and recently my company purchase ipad 2 for me. Can I sync them both to my home computer or do I need to sync the work ipad to the work computer and my personal ipad to my home computer?

You may use your own content purchased through the iTunes stores on any device that you own or that is in your control. So, as long as you are not sharing the iPad 2 with other employees, you can sync it with your home computer. It is a bad idea to sync the iPad to both computers, as each will completely erase what the other computer synced before syncing.

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