How do i transfer ipad backup to another computer

I'm having a new Mac soon to replace the current windows computer now. I have been syncing my iPad with this computer and wonder if I can transfer my iPad Backup to the new Mac so I can sync my ipad with it. Anyone has an idea?

This article is pretty easy to follow and contains the steps needed to transfer your iPad content to the new computer.
http://www.tcgeeks.com/how-to-sync-ipad-to-a-new-computer-ipad-tips/
If you want to just transfer the iPad backup to new computer here is where it is located.
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Windows Vista: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
The information is from this article
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4079
This thread also discusses how to move the iPad content to another computer.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/11527071#11527071
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