iPad 6 weeks later.. new top 3?

scottjl · 05-21-2010, 02:29 PM

so been about 6 weeks since the ipad's release, far more apps out now than there were. what are people still using these days? post your top 3 and maybe discover something new.

1. newsrack (catch up on my daily rss feeds)
2. todo (excellent todo list manager that syncs with iCal)
3. words with friends hd (fun scrabble to play against friends)

sadly, none of the reader apps make my list. as much asi enjoy reading on my ipad, they all still have their flaws..

AnemicOak · 05-21-2010, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjl

sadly, none of the reader apps make my list. as much asi enjoy reading on my ipad, they all still have their flaws..

Do you find any of the flaws to be major? Are you reading more on your iPad or on your dedicated device?

DixieGal · 05-21-2010, 02:35 PM

1. Pages
2. Safari
3. Solitaire

I'm easy to please.

kjk · 05-21-2010, 02:40 PM

1) AirVideo
2) iBooks
3) Twitterific

4) Textie-so I can SMS from the iPad.

DixieGal · 05-21-2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Do you find any of the flaws to be major? Are you reading more on your iPad or on your dedicated device?

I know you were talking to Scott, but ive tried iBooks, Kobo, and Kindle. You know my reading requirements re eyesight, right? iBooks and Kobo are great, giant font, ability to choose sans serif, etc. Kindle does not do those simple things, and their largest font is too small for me.

It is very disappointing, because I was looking forward to having that Amazon selection.

Maggie Leung · 05-21-2010, 02:41 PM

Amazing astronomy apps: GoSkyWatch (free) and Star Walk ($4.99)
They use your coordinates to show you what's in the sky above you. Updates as you move and rotate. Wow. Even if you're not into astronomy, the freebie is very cool to check out.

I have loads of apps, but nothing sexy. All practical. Love the reader apps and news apps most. I love WolframAlpha for its geeky stats and such, but I found the app more limiting than going to the Web site.

athlonkmf · 05-21-2010, 02:49 PM

Is the list purely based on what we use most daily?

For me that'd be
Atomic browser
Comiczeal
Arcreaders

dmaul1114 · 05-21-2010, 02:49 PM

NY Times Editors Choice is number 1 for me. That, a couple other news apps, and the web browser are about all I use on my girlfriend's iPad these days. Occasionally a game like Solitaire etc.

On the browsing front, Atomic Web Browser is nice, doesn't work with my Novell Groupwise webmail site though--Safari does. So I use Atomic for surfing and Safari to check my work e-mail.

Some lesser used apps I find useful:

Epicurious recipe app is still handy, though neither of us has made use of it yet as we haven't had time to shop and cook.

Now Playing--nice for checking movie show times and reviews.

Fotoman · 05-21-2010, 03:01 PM

A fun app that no one needs: Corkulous.

It's made by Appigo, the same people who make Todo (which I also use.) It creates a virtual corkboard...or multiple ones that can be nested and PW protected if you wish where you can peg photos, notes, tasks, etc. in a pleasing visual way. The boards can be exported or emailed as a PDF file if you want.

I'm a heavy random notes taker (eg. copy&paste quotes from books I'm reading, etc.) and I'm finding Corkulous to be a great replacement for the Notes app.

lilman · 05-21-2010, 03:46 PM

1. ComicZeal
2. Safari and Mail (it's hard not to mention these since I use them every time I use the iPad)
3. Goodreader

toomanybooks · 05-21-2010, 04:03 PM

1) Goodreader
2) Atomic Webbrowser
3) Shanghai Mahjong

scottjl · 05-21-2010, 04:48 PM

just fyi for those who are looking for an alternative to safari.. atomic web browser is good.. icab mobile is a little bit better. i dumped atomic for it..

lilman · 05-21-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by scottjl

just fyi for those who are looking for an alternative to safari.. atomic web browser is good.. icab mobile is a little bit better. i dumped atomic for it..

Thanks, just bought it and using it now. Oddly it doesn't show the cursor when posting this message... oh, now it is after switching from settings and then back to this tab. I guess it has some kinks to get worked out, but the tabbed browsing is nice, and being able to download files will be a useful feature. I'll probably stick with Safari as my main browser and just use iCab when I have a specific need for it.

scottjl · 05-21-2010, 08:24 PM

yeah the download feature is very very nice. i don't have to bookmark a page and come back to it later just to download some pdf or small file.

kjk · 05-21-2010, 08:30 PM

It downloads?? To where? Any filetype limitations?

05-21-2010, 02:29 PM	#1
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	6 weeks later.. new top 3? so been about 6 weeks since the ipad's release, far more apps out now than there were. what are people still using these days? post your top 3 and maybe discover something new. 1. newsrack (catch up on my daily rss feeds) 2. todo (excellent todo list manager that syncs with iCal) 3. words with friends hd (fun scrabble to play against friends) sadly, none of the reader apps make my list. as much asi enjoy reading on my ipad, they all still have their flaws..

05-21-2010, 02:41 PM	#6
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	Amazing astronomy apps: GoSkyWatch (free) and Star Walk ($4.99) They use your coordinates to show you what's in the sky above you. Updates as you move and rotate. Wow. Even if you're not into astronomy, the freebie is very cool to check out. I have loads of apps, but nothing sexy. All practical. Love the reader apps and news apps most. I love WolframAlpha for its geeky stats and such, but I found the app more limiting than going to the Web site. Last edited by Maggie Leung; 05-21-2010 at 02:44 PM.

05-21-2010, 02:49 PM	#8
dmaul1114 Wizard Posts: 2,300 Karma: 1121709 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Amazon Kindle 1	NY Times Editors Choice is number 1 for me. That, a couple other news apps, and the web browser are about all I use on my girlfriend's iPad these days. Occasionally a game like Solitaire etc. On the browsing front, Atomic Web Browser is nice, doesn't work with my Novell Groupwise webmail site though--Safari does. So I use Atomic for surfing and Safari to check my work e-mail. Some lesser used apps I find useful: Epicurious recipe app is still handy, though neither of us has made use of it yet as we haven't had time to shop and cook. Now Playing--nice for checking movie show times and reviews. Last edited by dmaul1114; 05-21-2010 at 03:06 PM.

05-21-2010, 03:46 PM	#10
lilman Addict Posts: 326 Karma: 960 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida, US Device: Kindle DX, iPad	1. ComicZeal 2. Safari and Mail (it's hard not to mention these since I use them every time I use the iPad) 3. Goodreader Last edited by lilman; 05-21-2010 at 04:26 PM.

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DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	1. Pages 2. Safari 3. Solitaire I'm easy to please.

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athlonkmf Guru Posts: 714 Karma: 1014039 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Sony PRS-500, Sony PRS-505, Kindle 3, Sony PRS350, iPad 64GB	Is the list purely based on what we use most daily? For me that'd be Atomic browser Comiczeal Arcreaders

05-21-2010, 03:01 PM	#9
Fotoman Groupie Posts: 157 Karma: 2160 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Device: iPad 64GB wifi (Sony 505 RIP)	A fun app that no one needs: Corkulous. It's made by Appigo, the same people who make Todo (which I also use.) It creates a virtual corkboard...or multiple ones that can be nested and PW protected if you wish where you can peg photos, notes, tasks, etc. in a pleasing visual way. The boards can be exported or emailed as a PDF file if you want. I'm a heavy random notes taker (eg. copy&paste quotes from books I'm reading, etc.) and I'm finding Corkulous to be a great replacement for the Notes app.

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toomanybooks Addict Posts: 302 Karma: 1039424 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: Ipad, Ipod Touch, KIndle Fire	1) Goodreader 2) Atomic Webbrowser 3) Shanghai Mahjong

05-21-2010, 04:48 PM	#12
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	just fyi for those who are looking for an alternative to safari.. atomic web browser is good.. icab mobile is a little bit better. i dumped atomic for it..

05-21-2010, 08:24 PM	#14
scottjl Reader of Books Posts: 1,632 Karma: 2697 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: none	yeah the download feature is very very nice. i don't have to bookmark a page and come back to it later just to download some pdf or small file.

05-21-2010, 08:30 PM	#15
kjk . Posts: 3,408 Karma: 5647231 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: never enough	It downloads?? To where? Any filetype limitations?

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