I have been so excited to see everyone else's postings! I really like how everyone is find their own niche.
I had the chance to play around with Rob's "Pages" application, which is $9.99 from the app store. It is made by Apple for the iPad. It is fully compatible with word. The interesting thing for me is the way you can literally grab and manipulate pictures within the document. No mouse!
The other app I have recommended is Evernote, which is free. This makes note-taking and filing a breeze. It also syncs with multiple devices (your computer, iPod, smartphones).
I have seen the iPad as the perfect travel companion having taken it to meetings and conferences. Not that long ago, folks were lucky to have a small laptop, now we can carry a powerful device the size of a legal pad.
One drawback, for me at least, is the lack of tactile keyboard response. Being along time iPhone user I didn't think this would matter much, it does. I miss the reassuring thud when I type on this larger glass keyboard. The other problems is obvious, the screen gets icky and quick. I am sure there is some appliqué that would clear this up.
More to come later!
-Travis
University of Richmond, VA
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