Using an iPad with no computer

Hello all,
I'm seriously considering selling my MacBook Pro and buying an iPad 2 tomorrow. I currently have a MacBook Pro and iPhone 4S, but I'm quickly realizing I no longer have any real need to keep the MBP. On top of that, I have to travel frequently and extensively, and I believe the iPad will be far more convenient for my lifestyle.
My question is, assuming I no longer have access to a computer, will the Cloud take care of all of my backups and syncing needs? Before you had to connect your iPhone and iPad to a computer, but my understanding is that the Cloud now takes care of that for you, thus removing any need to connect the mobile devices to a computer. Is this true?
Thanks!

In that case, it should be possible. I haven't tried this directly, but I believe it should work.
You'll need to get an actual AirPrint compatible Printer.
Check here for a list of Printers you can choose from.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4356
Once you have the compatible printer, using the Hotspot feature from the iPhone he'll have to create the Wifi bubble form the iPhone, and connect the Printer to that Wifi network.
Then connect the iPad to that same Wifi network provided by the iPhone. When all that is done, the printer should appear in any of the Apps that can Print under the Action Arrow button.
For instance in email, pressing the action arrow should show a Print option. In there the printer should appear.
Alternatively you can simply buy a wireless router and setup the network through there even if there is no internet attached. Connect the wireless printer to the router network, and connect the iPad or iPhone to that same wifi network to print.

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So I want to avoid this happening again the future as it had to be sent back to her head office to be sorted again.
Any advise please?
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