IMac to iPad streaming possibilities

I'm considering purchasing an iPad after the holiday. I have one question. Because the iPad has very limited storage, can I stream media files from my iMac to the iPad (access iTunes library and/or other media files not in itunes)? I don't want to transfer media files back and forth. That takes too long and will eat up too much storage. $829 for only 64GB is a little steep compared to a macbook that is $949(education discount) and has unlimited capabilities. IMO.
Thanks for the help.

cappy11078 wrote:
can I stream media files from my iMac to the iPad
there are a number of apps that can do what you want. among them are StreamToMe, [FileBrowser|http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/filebrowser-access-files-on/id364738545?mt=8], and [ZumoCast|http://www.zumocast.com>.
JGG

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