What is the best Apple setup?

Hi,
I am thinking about investing apple tech, and need some help.
I am a student and need to be able to create doucments, spreadsheets and also surf the web and watch movies/telly. I have narrowed it down to a few options....
1.iMac+ iPad 2 for uni work and then taking notes, general tablet use.
2.Mac mini ( plus acessories, mouse, keyboad etc) + iPad 2 for the same again
3.Macbook Pro + iPad 2 for the same, but more portable.
4. Any other suggestions?
Any help is appreciated!
Cheers

Any other suggestions?
I would not consider any Mac without the built-in optical DVD SuperDrive.
Get the Mac Pro.
It is faster, MUCH more expandable, can hold 4 hard drives.
I added cards to add more USB Ports, more FireWire Ports, Video inputs and a dual eSATA card.
I also like the 30 inch display.
(Sounding like Darth Vader.) "You don't know the POWER of the Mac Pro."

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