The recent software update by Filemaker for Bento (3.0.4) for the Mac will help sync your data across devices including the new ipad. It will enable you to sync multidirectional, so you can take your ipad on the road and upon returning, sync with a desktop Mac fairly simply.
Visit: https://www.filemaker.com/support/kb/?answers/detail/a_id/7648
Notes: Bento Update 3.0.4 - Apr 02, 2010 05:31 AM PDT