Why won't my ipad update to 5.0

My ipad will not update to 5.0. I have an older (late 2008) macbook that has been updated to lion 10.7.3 and my itunes is up to date as well (10.5.3) but when I plug my ipad into the computer it tells me that my ipad is not "eligible" to be updated. I am not a computer "nerd" though I know my way around with a little help. I have made sure there is no USB ports taken except with the ipad, I have checked that I have no security software running (I have none) and I have attempted to follow the steps at http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297. THis actually wouldn't let me because I supposedly don't input the correct password though I am the only admin on the computer and I tried everthing possible. I have about 10 apps on my ipad that won't update due to the non-5.0 format of my ipad. SO - any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Okay - I finally repaired my ipad/macbook...
This is what had to be done.
http://ipadhelp.com/ipad-help/ipad-iphone-isnt-eligible-for-the-requested-build/
Followed the instructions and BAM - It was upgraded in about 6 hours. Haha
Took forever to walk through the steps but really is on 5.1 now.
Thanks for all your help!!!
KC

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