Home Stager · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2009 · 11 posts · 3 votes
I've had my iPad for a few months now, so I'm still discovering apps that make my work life easier. Here's my favorites:
(Some are paid, some are free)
+QuickOffice
+DropBox (syncs with Dropbox on all my devices)
+Skype (great for video conferencing)
+GasBuddy (finds the cheapest gas with location)
+MapQuest (GPS with voice commands)
+Evernote (syncs with Evernote on all my devices)
+EasySign (document signing)
+GoPayment from Intuit (accept credit card payments anywhere)
HandyLevel (digital "bubble" level)
Measures (snap a photo of any item, room or building, then add measurements.
Six month old thread, I know, but if you are an iPad user, and have use for viewing and editing Microsoft Office documents (for free), you should check out cloudon. One of my personal favorites. It connects to your Dropbox account, so everything is taken care of on the cloud. I find that it works better than Quick Office at opening complex spreadsheets.
I just use dropbox and quickoffice. I think anyways that an iPad still isn't able to replace the laptop as working station. Though I gotta admit that it's a nice tool to carry on.
Thanks for the tip about Cloudon, Brendan. I will check it out. Levi, I agree that an iPad cannot replace a standard computer (yet, anyway), but I am finding more and more uses for mine.
I've been using an app called Skitch to draw on an make notes on photos of homes I am bidding on. I can indicate the size of the mantle, for instance, or circle a defect in a photo to remind myself that it needs to be repaired. Skitch syncs to Evernote, so I can email the photos with notations to the homeowners or the contractor. Very useful and easy to keep notes on several houses well organized.
You are right, the Ipad can't replace a computer but it sure comes close...
I had been using Dropbox but discovered Sugarsync and like it a LOT more. It has more FREE space and it's easier to use across computer>phone>Ipad. Because if Sugar sync I don't have to be carrying my laptop between office and home anymore. Plus they give you a bunch of more free space if you refer others.
I've heard of SugarSync, but haven't had a chance to look at it Luis. Your recommendation makes me think I should check it out sooner rather than later. Thanks!
Clients really like the novelty of signing on an iPad. They think I am Geek-Chic :o) Most people are used to signing an electronic pad for credit card transactions. Plus I am able to email them a copy right then and there. People seem to like the convenience and immediacy. I can also accept credit card payments right from my iPad and iPhone and everyone loves that.
I love the ipad because you can be on skype and like Michelle said have skype conferencing, and are able to meet others on skype to network with each other, that is why I love skype and makes life easier.