IPad vs iMac

Hi There! I'm thinking of getting rid of my iMac to purchase the iPad. Do you think this is a good idea?

I don't think so. Remember that a computer is needed to update your iPad's OS and maintain regular backups — see p.138 here:
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPad_UserGuide.pdf
Also see this Apple doc:
iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch software

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    iTunes: Transferring media from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or iPod
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  • Numbers for iPad vs iMac

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    No longer a problem. After leaving a while and trying again the iPad and iMac successfully synced.

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