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Title: which ipad apps?
Post by: LandyLiam on December 26, 2012

Well Santa seems to have left an ipad behind when he was visiting the other night, now i'm new to all this istuff  ??? , so what apps do you recommend? 

Title: Re: which ipad apps?
Post by: Chris E on December 26, 2012

Not apple maps!  ;D

Title: Re: which ipad apps?
Post by: Rusty Madra on December 26, 2012

My top 5 (could bore you with top 20 but won't  ::))

1) NI Wild.... no further intro needed
(Just bookmark it to the homescreen... or hand it to someone in the know)

2) Everytrail Pro .... this one you can download maps from all kinds of walks all over the world. People review them and post their pics / give their tips. The pro version works without internet which is handy

3) Find my iphone .... works on ipad too.

4) Trip Advisor .... Find online reviews and nuggets of info about anywhere you visit: attractions, hotels, pubs etc

5) Kindle App .... turns your Ipad into your own personal library.

**If you haven't got a case I'd recommend the "Griffin Survivor" case especially if you're taking it outdoors. I've the smaller version for the Iphone and it's saved it more times than enough!

Title: Re: which ipad apps?
Post by: Mourneman on December 26, 2012

Heres a few i have
1.mapster
2.my Topo maps
3.hill lists
4.sports tracker
5.imapmyhike.
6.google earth

Title: Re: which ipad apps?
Post by: LandyLiam on December 28, 2012

cheers, i'll give them a try, any ideas on what to use for editting office documents?

Title: Re: which ipad apps?
Post by: Rusty Madra on December 28, 2012

There's a windows for Mac programme that allows you to use windows office products (word, excel etc) ... Pricey though: unless u can borrow a copy of the software  ::)

Title: Re: which ipad apps?
Post by: Kayakgirl on December 28, 2012

Map my run and walk are good.
Pinterest for kids and the like. Great ideas..
Google
Sky plus is fun as you can control the TV from your phone/iPad.. Tis very funny when you can change channels

Title: Re: which ipad apps?
Post by: Dowser on January 02, 2013

Not an app but I can highly recommend this cover:

Griffin GB35108 Survivor Military Duty Case

(http://i.imgur.com/2fAxc.jpg)  (http://i.imgur.com/62Sjc.jpg)  (http://i.imgur.com/tumHh.jpg)

Technical Details

* Independently tested and certified to meet conditions outlined in US Department of Defense MIL-STD-810

* Integral Display shield deflects wind and rain (Test: up to 200 mm/hr for 1 hour)

*Rigid internal frame protects against shocks and drops (Test: drop on flat concrete surface from 6'/1.8 m)

* Sealed ports block blown sand and dust (Test: up to 18 m/sec for 1 hour)

* Silicone cladding blocks vibration (Test: 18 hrs at 20 to 2000 Hz)

Can be bought on Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Griffin-GB35108-Survivor-Military-Stand/dp/B007XOQ3BQ/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1357131642&sr=8-13) for £37.50.

Mine arrived today and it's a nice tidy fit and has an integrated internal hard plastic case and screen cover which offers superb protection.

:)

Title: Re: which ipad apps?
Post by: LennyJ1 on January 02, 2013

I have the Griffin case for my iphone. great bit of kit.

Title: Re: which ipad apps?
Post by: LandyLiam on January 02, 2013

very batman looking, i like it  :)  but already have an aluminium case with keyboard ordered

Title: Re: which ipad apps?
Post by: LennyJ1 on January 02, 2013

Quote from: LandyLiam on January 02, 2013

very batman looking, i like it  :)  but already have an aluminium case with keyboard ordered

Where did you order that from?