Connecting an iPad via Personal Hotspot?

I'm considering buying an iPad3. But am baulking at the extra £100 required for the cellular option. I've successfully used my iPhone4 to connect my macbook (via Personal Hotspot) is it possible to do the same with the non-cellular version of the iPad3?
Thanks
John

Yes - I've used the personal hotspot from my iPhone to access the internet on my wifi-only iPad.

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  • Laptop connects to iPhone 4s personal hotspot but internet doesn't work

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