Can my iPad really replace my laptop?

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There’s no shortage of tablet-talk these days in those surrounding the Apple camp. From the sweaty-palmed anticipation of the iPad 3 to the increasingly iOS-tinged Mountain Lion OS, it feels like like Apple is coordinating a slow merge to make the two realms — personal computing and mobile — act like one device.

While that’s not a reality yet, those who choose to operate with both the MacBook and the iPad may feel the urge to streamline their processes and migrate towards one device for both work and play. So, the question boils down to: Can my iPad really replace my laptop?