I am planning to buy an iPad and in case I'm out and about, maybe I should get a 3G+Wifi? or maybe, as I have an iPhone4, I could use it as modem and connect it wirelessly to my ipad?
Depends on how you plan to use it. If you already have an iphone though, just go with the wifi version to save money. Chances are, you're not too worried about mobility if you already have a smartphone.