Macbook pro with monitor VS imac with ipad

Hello and thanks for helping me out!
I have an older MacBook Pro, via 2007.  It hasn't been updated, has the old processor, etc. I use it for storage of older pics and music now.
Main focus: I am now much more into Photoshop CS5, do travel quite a bit, NOT a gamer so please dont mention it!
I am deciding between:
13" Macbook Pro (for portability when traveling, etc)  with a 23-27" screen at home for editing. (not willing to dish out 1K for an apple screen, looking at Samsungs for ~$400-600)
OR
iMac 21.5" for an at home setup,  with an iPad 3 (whenever it comes out) for portability (probably no on the road editing)
Any thoughts, ideas, things to consider??
Thanks for ANY help! 

There are many iPad cases that feature Bluetooth keyboads, like this, so that takes care of that problem.
The biggest downfall IMO about iPad is that it runs iOS, and granted while it has more capabilities with Apps and iBooks 2, it's still iOS. So it's not nearly as advanced as OS X is. However, not everyone needs a full OS suite while traveling. And if you want to travel light, iPads are the way to go, since the 13 inch MBP is 4lbs and it goes up from there.
If you can go all out, check out the Modbook. Has the Steve Wozinak seal of approval

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