iPad 2 – Best Apps for Note Taking and Organization
Savannah Groeneveld asked:
Most people are drawn to the iPad and iPad 2 devices because they believe it will somehow make them more organized. Equipped with all the tools needed for extreme organization, the iPad devices have proven to be the ultimate organizing companion. There have been even more apps created beyond the original apps that come with the iPad. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular apps that promise to get you organized in one way or another.
The “Notes” App
Well, the name says it all for this app. The sole purpose of the Notes app is to allow the iPad user to take notes at a moment’s notice. This is one of the free apps that comes standard and pre-loaded on all iPad and iPad 2 devices. The note taking app resembles a yellow legal pad and is extremely basic. If you are looking for an “easy-to-use” note-taking app- this is the one for you!
The Famous Evernote App
Evernote actually started out as a computer software program that was made for writers. This software allowed writers to organize their thoughts, plots and stories in a streamlined fashion. The actual software is still very popular among the reading and writing industries. However, this app has become one of the most downloaded apps for the iPad. People love this app because of its “syncing” capabilities. You can essentially turn anything on your iPad or iPad 2 into a “note”, even a picture. You can then “sync” these notes to any desktop or laptop computer that you have it installed on. This app is surely one of a kind. There is a free version that limits the amount of data that can be uploaded on a monthly basis and there is also a paid version that gives you a larger amount of data uploading capabilities.
The “Stick It” App
The app is based around the ingenious concept of sticky notes. Sticky notes have been organizing people for decades and they are still doing it as a virtual stick note on the iPad devices. You can create sticky notes with text on them and then stick them to any of the Home Screens on your iPad or iPad 2. You will know when your “plate is full” because all you will see is yellow stick notes when you turn on your iPad’s screen. This is more of a fun organizational app, as opposed to an effective one.
Most people are drawn to the iPad and iPad 2 devices because they believe it will somehow make them more organized. Equipped with all the tools needed for extreme organization, the iPad devices have proven to be the ultimate organizing companion. There have been even more apps created beyond the original apps that come with the iPad. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular apps that promise to get you organized in one way or another.
The “Notes” App
Well, the name says it all for this app. The sole purpose of the Notes app is to allow the iPad user to take notes at a moment’s notice. This is one of the free apps that comes standard and pre-loaded on all iPad and iPad 2 devices. The note taking app resembles a yellow legal pad and is extremely basic. If you are looking for an “easy-to-use” note-taking app- this is the one for you!
The Famous Evernote App
Evernote actually started out as a computer software program that was made for writers. This software allowed writers to organize their thoughts, plots and stories in a streamlined fashion. The actual software is still very popular among the reading and writing industries. However, this app has become one of the most downloaded apps for the iPad. People love this app because of its “syncing” capabilities. You can essentially turn anything on your iPad or iPad 2 into a “note”, even a picture. You can then “sync” these notes to any desktop or laptop computer that you have it installed on. This app is surely one of a kind. There is a free version that limits the amount of data that can be uploaded on a monthly basis and there is also a paid version that gives you a larger amount of data uploading capabilities.
The “Stick It” App
The app is based around the ingenious concept of sticky notes. Sticky notes have been organizing people for decades and they are still doing it as a virtual stick note on the iPad devices. You can create sticky notes with text on them and then stick them to any of the Home Screens on your iPad or iPad 2. You will know when your “plate is full” because all you will see is yellow stick notes when you turn on your iPad’s screen. This is more of a fun organizational app, as opposed to an effective one.
PCMag: Apple iPad 2 Video Review
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The Apple iPad 2, up close. Explore its most intriguing new features–and a few shortcomings–in this short video hands on with the new Apple tablet. Go to PCMag.com for the in-depth written review.
iPad 2 and Motorola Xoom – How Does the Competition Size Up?
Savannah Groeneveld asked:
The Xoom, Motorola’s version of the iPad, was really the only recently released tablet expected to compare with the iPad. Other companies, like Samsung, have attempted to recreate the industry leading device, but haven’t had any luck. Motorola released the Xoom in late February and has received mixed reviews while being compared with the iPad. As of March 2, 2011, this comparison took a dramatic turn of events, with the unforgettable release of the iPad 2.
Comparing the Motorola Xoom to the iPad is now pointless, seeing that the original iPads will be phased out in no time and the iPad 2 is packed with a significant of upgrades. Let’s see how the iPad 2 sizes up when compared to the Xoom.
Price: iPad 2 Takes the Cake
One of the Xoom’s biggest downfalls from day one was the price. The Xoom only comes in one version (32 GB) and sells for $799 with 3G capabilities and $599 with a Verizon contract. Surprisingly, Apple did not raise the price of the original iPad when releasing the iPad 2. The least expensive iPad 2 sells for $499, significantly less expensive than the Xoom.
Weight of Device
When using a tablet, weight makes all the difference in the world. Steve Jobs proudly announced the new iPad 2 weighs in at a shocking 1.3 lbs. The Xoom isn’t far off, weighing at 1.6 lbs, but the difference is very noticeable when in hand.
Battery Life
It’s very surprising that a table can last for up to 10 hours of use when a typical laptop is barely able to last two hours. This is one category that the Xoom meets the standards of the iPad 2, with both having a battery with a 10 hour life span.
Tablet Thickness
Xoom stole the spotlight in the thickness category upon its release. It pummeled the original iPad with a thickness of.5 inches. That all changed with the release of iPad 2, measuring in at.36 inches thickness.
Camera Capabilities
Both tablets have both front-facing and rear-facing cameras. This is another category in which Apple just caught up to the Xoom with the iPad 2.
Taking these categories into account, it seems that the iPad 2 beats the Xoom in a few categories and is dead even with it in others. The iPad 2 might be a devastating blow to the Xoom market, which seemed like a front-runner for about a week.
The Xoom, Motorola’s version of the iPad, was really the only recently released tablet expected to compare with the iPad. Other companies, like Samsung, have attempted to recreate the industry leading device, but haven’t had any luck. Motorola released the Xoom in late February and has received mixed reviews while being compared with the iPad. As of March 2, 2011, this comparison took a dramatic turn of events, with the unforgettable release of the iPad 2.
Comparing the Motorola Xoom to the iPad is now pointless, seeing that the original iPads will be phased out in no time and the iPad 2 is packed with a significant of upgrades. Let’s see how the iPad 2 sizes up when compared to the Xoom.
Price: iPad 2 Takes the Cake
One of the Xoom’s biggest downfalls from day one was the price. The Xoom only comes in one version (32 GB) and sells for $799 with 3G capabilities and $599 with a Verizon contract. Surprisingly, Apple did not raise the price of the original iPad when releasing the iPad 2. The least expensive iPad 2 sells for $499, significantly less expensive than the Xoom.
Weight of Device
When using a tablet, weight makes all the difference in the world. Steve Jobs proudly announced the new iPad 2 weighs in at a shocking 1.3 lbs. The Xoom isn’t far off, weighing at 1.6 lbs, but the difference is very noticeable when in hand.
Battery Life
It’s very surprising that a table can last for up to 10 hours of use when a typical laptop is barely able to last two hours. This is one category that the Xoom meets the standards of the iPad 2, with both having a battery with a 10 hour life span.
Tablet Thickness
Xoom stole the spotlight in the thickness category upon its release. It pummeled the original iPad with a thickness of.5 inches. That all changed with the release of iPad 2, measuring in at.36 inches thickness.
Camera Capabilities
Both tablets have both front-facing and rear-facing cameras. This is another category in which Apple just caught up to the Xoom with the iPad 2.
Taking these categories into account, it seems that the iPad 2 beats the Xoom in a few categories and is dead even with it in others. The iPad 2 might be a devastating blow to the Xoom market, which seemed like a front-runner for about a week.
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