Can I use my iPad as a monitor for my iMac?

I have an '06 model iMac running OS Lion.  Recently the screen gave up and it is difficult to see pictures.  I took it to the apple store and had it tested.  The good news is it is just the display, not the video card.  The bad news is I don't have another monitor I can use at this time.  I was wondering if there is a way I can use my iPad 3 to take the place of a monitor.  I want to mirror the image I see on the screen to the iPad.  I wouldn't mind if it were done while connected to the iMac as I prefer using the keyboard as opposed to the touch screen.  I just need a make shift monitor until I get a new mac (soon I hope).

Yes, there are a couple of apps that can do this. Read the reviews carefully, because none are perfect. Here's a writeup on one of them:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/05/app-turns-ipad-into-second-monitor-for-ma c/

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