My List of Must-Have iPad Apps
- SketchBook Pro. The only thing I don’t like about this app is the lag when you write something. If it’s done by design it should be configurable. It’s kind of annoying.
- Evernote. Because other cloud-based note-taking app just pales in comparison. It’s available on every platform available, even BlackBerry (my head just asplodedz!).
- Instapaper. I don’t think I need to explain this.
- GoodReader. Opens a lot of formats from virtually any location…including DropBox. The only thing missing…which I think is kind of strange…is the support for AFP and discovery of local servers in my network via Bonjour; I have a workaround by enabling FTP on my local machine but I find it inelegant.
- Air Video. Probably the best iPad application right now. It’s the best application for video streaming in any platform. Easy setup. No stuttering. No problems. If they release a client for PS3, I would pay $50 for it. Seriously, it’s THAT good.
- 1Password Pro. This would a LOT more useful if the iPod/iPad SDK allows plugins for Pocket Safari so it work exactly like the 1Password desktop version. Also, add support to connect to get the keys from my DropBox accoung gaddammit! No more of that stupid sync-to-desktop thing.
- Desktop. Supports both VNC and RDP. Sure, there may be better alternatives out there, but IMO, this has the best price-to-feature ratio.
Apps that I thought should be useful but not really:
- Google. It’s about as useful as having Opera on the iPhone. I don’t care if it’s 100 times faster than using Google on Safari, if it’s not integrated, it’s useless.
What’s Missing?
- Reeder on iPad. I love this on the iPhone…where’s the iPad version?
- DropBox. Maybe not so much now with GoodReader, I still would want one, though.
- Mint.com. I would pay $$$ to have this on the iPad.
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