Mac Mini and iPad

I am discovering the iPad on internet, as I have not been able to get hold of one yet. It seems to offer a great interface for keyboard, screen and potentially eliminate the necessity of a mouse.
The question I have is: is it possible to use the iPad as the screen, keyboard and mouse of a Mac Mini, allowing different people in the house to use a computer but without the "bulkiness" of a Mac book etc?
Thank you for your help on this

When it's available, the iPad will probably be able to do VNC just like the iPhone can do, which will essentially allow you to do just what you're asking about. It might be a bit slower than sitting in front of the Mini, and only one person at a time will be able to control the screen. Read more about VNC by doing a Google search.

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