Yikes I am buying wayyyyyy too many Apps!

random person · Apr 2, 2010, 08:18 AM

Instapaper, Pages, Print Central, Weather Bug, Scrabble, 1000 Ultimate Experiences.

Plus some free ones -- IBooks, Netflix, NPR, ABC, it goes on and on!!!!!

Somebody stop me NOW please!!!

Maximillian · Apr 2, 2010, 08:25 AM

I purchased a few that I wish I hadn't. Not to self: wait to see what's out there before impulse buying.

ugp · Apr 2, 2010, 08:32 AM

I am waiting to see how the device is before I go buying up Apps for the iPad.

I did notice Apps having two version in one. That is really nice to have.

RoyalKay · Apr 2, 2010, 08:49 AM

I am up to about 24 iPad apps and 5 universal apps (although 3 of the universal apps I already had on iPhone, they just updated to universal)

random person · Apr 2, 2010, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoyalKay

I am up to about 24 iPad apps and 5 universal apps (although 3 of the universal apps I already had on iPhone, they just updated to universal)

Yes your count and this thread made me feel a lot better: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=887506

BWhaler · Apr 2, 2010, 10:12 AM

I'm at 35 apps, probably spent a few hundred bucks last night.

Mitchrapp · Apr 2, 2010, 10:39 AM

I got a ton of apps to but most of them were free. I paid for At Bat: 2010, a must for me and Shredder, a good chess game. With those 2 and about 30 free ones. They have quite a few good free apps.

I hope I don't get the late delivery time tomorrow.

random person · Apr 2, 2010, 10:47 AM

I'm thinking that one reason to download key apps now is to beat the rush when everyone comes home with their new toy tomorrow! Apple isn't AT&T but still things might get overwhelming for their servers nonetheless.

Chris Rogers · Apr 2, 2010, 12:02 PM

Honestly, the only one I found worth my $ was Pages.

stoster38 · Apr 2, 2010, 12:08 PM

I'm falling behind most of you lol. So far I have 6 apps that I bought/downloaded for my iPad.

Pages
Keynote
Bento
Accuweather
Ebay
Marvel Comics

I'll probably get the MLB app as well and I'm also looking at a note taking app. I saw some of them on the Apps store yesterday but since I've never used one on my iPhone I wasn't sure which one would be good choice.

Has anyone used a note taking app on their iPhone that will be available on the iPad? If so, which one did you use and would you recommend it?

Thanks!!

Chris Rogers · Apr 2, 2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoster38

Has anyone used a note taking app on their iPhone that will be available on the iPad? If so, which one did you use and would you recommend it?

Checkout
EverNote (free)
Awesome Note(not free)

seafurydriver · Apr 2, 2010, 12:14 PM

I have also bought quite a few (iWorks Suite, Magic Piano, lots of free stuff) but I am really tempted to buy "Things". It seems like a really nice task manager/organizer but $20 seems a little much without being able to read any reviews.

santaliqueur · Apr 2, 2010, 12:20 PM

I bought 1Password and Plants vs. Zombies. I know what to expect with those apps, so I have no problem purchasing before launch. All others I got were free.

GeekLawyer · Apr 2, 2010, 12:22 PM

I personally am not buying ANY apps. We've seen the prices fluctuating a lot in the last 24 hours. Apps that were 4.99 yesterday are .99 today.

Some apps that had a cost are now showing as free.

zedsdead · Apr 2, 2010, 12:23 PM

I just spent about $100 on apps...probably didn't need all of them...oh well

ugp · Apr 2, 2010, 12:25 PM

Magic Piano was a must! Smule is awesome and I love them.

I had to get the Dora Coloring Book App for my daugther.

98% of the 60+ Apps though I've downloaded were free.

I am really thinking about Touch Grind HD though. Looks sweet.

macridah · Apr 2, 2010, 12:26 PM

I going crazy downloading apps before actually receiving my iPad, too. I only downloaded free ones for now because I ordered the 3G model. If I was going to get mine tomorrow, then I would also buy the 3 iWorks apps today.

I need to do an Eric Cartman and freeze myself instead of waiting for my iPad to come late April

ugp · Apr 2, 2010, 12:28 PM

I am not sure if I will use Pages and Numbers. I know I won't ever use Keynote.

pagansoul · Apr 2, 2010, 12:28 PM

I have over 45 Apps and most are free. My laptop only has free Apps at this time but at home my MacPro has a few purchased Apps, I've spent $30 so far. Pages @ $10 was my first App, no way to avoid owning it.

The picture is a shot of my Macbook Pro's free apps, 37 of them and that's not counting the dual free apps like Netflix.

Chupa Chupa · Apr 2, 2010, 12:30 PM

I'm a cheapskate. I've only bought Pages & Wolfram Alpha. I'm waiting for the inevitable price drops. Scrabble, for example, is not worth $10. Maybe $5-7.

Once I see the reviews of the various print apps I'll probably buy one of those.

GermanSuplex · Apr 2, 2010, 12:32 PM

The only one I'm buying is Pages. I'll stick to upscaled iPhone apps for all the paid apps.

I did download iBooks, ABC and Netflix though.

CVC · Apr 2, 2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

I personally am not buying ANY apps. We've seen the prices fluctuating a lot in the last 24 hours. Apps that were 4.99 yesterday are .99 today.

Yes, that was me. I bought WeatherBug last night for $4.99. This morning they lowered it to $.99. I emailed Apple for a refund, since I haven't even used the app yet!

I learned a valuable lesson however, and I am not buying anymore apps for a few more days and the prices stabilize and some reviews start coming out.

below sea level · Apr 2, 2010, 12:35 PM

The only ones I have actively downloaded are iBooks and Netflix. Three of my iPhone apps have updated into universal apps, and I'm hoping a few more will before I need them.

h00ligan · Apr 2, 2010, 12:48 PM

can pages export to .doc - how do transfers get handled - anyone have a link?

Chris Rogers · Apr 2, 2010, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h00ligan

can pages export to .doc - how do transfers get handled - anyone have a link?

Yeah, they mentions that in the keynote

I dunno about the rest

Apr 2, 2010, 08:18 AM	#1
random person macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2008	Yikes I am buying wayyyyyy too many Apps! Instapaper, Pages, Print Central, Weather Bug, Scrabble, 1000 Ultimate Experiences. Plus some free ones -- IBooks, Netflix, NPR, ABC, it goes on and on!!!!! Somebody stop me NOW please!!! __________________ Quad core 3 Ghz Mac Pro;17 inch i7 Macbook Pro 8gig RAM, iPad 3G 64gig, MacBook Air; Mac Mini;2 Apple TV; iPhone 4 32gig; 3 Airport Extreme,4 Airport Express;Every iPod
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Apr 2, 2010, 08:25 AM	#2
Maximillian macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2008	I purchased a few that I wish I hadn't. Not to self: wait to see what's out there before impulse buying. __________________ '08 2.4GHz Macbook Pro \| Portfolio
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Apr 2, 2010, 08:32 AM	#3
ugp macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Inverness, Florida	I am waiting to see how the device is before I go buying up Apps for the iPad. I did notice Apps having two version in one. That is really nice to have. __________________ 15" MBP Mid-2012, 2.6 i7, 16GB, Samsung 840 Pro 512GB + Crucial M4 256GB, 1GB 650m iPhone 5 16GB Black 3rd Gen 32GB iPad White
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Apr 2, 2010, 08:49 AM	#4
RoyalKay macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008	Way Way Too Many I am up to about 24 iPad apps and 5 universal apps (although 3 of the universal apps I already had on iPhone, they just updated to universal) __________________ Mac-Mini MacBook White iMac 24" 3.06 GHz iPhone 4 32 Gb 32 Gb iPad 2 iPod Touches (1 1G, 1 2G)
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Apr 2, 2010, 10:12 AM	#6
BWhaler macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2003	I'm at 35 apps, probably spent a few hundred bucks last night. __________________ "Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death." -- Hunter Thompson
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Apr 2, 2010, 10:39 AM	#7
Mitchrapp macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2010	I got a ton of apps to but most of them were free. I paid for At Bat: 2010, a must for me and Shredder, a good chess game. With those 2 and about 30 free ones. They have quite a few good free apps. I hope I don't get the late delivery time tomorrow.
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Apr 2, 2010, 10:47 AM	#8
random person Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2008	I'm thinking that one reason to download key apps now is to beat the rush when everyone comes home with their new toy tomorrow! Apple isn't AT&T but still things might get overwhelming for their servers nonetheless. __________________ Quad core 3 Ghz Mac Pro;17 inch i7 Macbook Pro 8gig RAM, iPad 3G 64gig, MacBook Air; Mac Mini;2 Apple TV; iPhone 4 32gig; 3 Airport Extreme,4 Airport Express;Every iPod
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:02 PM	#9
Chris Rogers macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: my house	Honestly, the only one I found worth my $ was Pages. __________________ I own Apple Stuff
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:08 PM	#10
stoster38 macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Hollywood	I'm falling behind most of you lol. So far I have 6 apps that I bought/downloaded for my iPad. Pages Keynote Bento Accuweather Ebay Marvel Comics I'll probably get the MLB app as well and I'm also looking at a note taking app. I saw some of them on the Apps store yesterday but since I've never used one on my iPhone I wasn't sure which one would be good choice. Has anyone used a note taking app on their iPhone that will be available on the iPad? If so, which one did you use and would you recommend it? Thanks!!
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:14 PM	#12
seafurydriver macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2007	I have also bought quite a few (iWorks Suite, Magic Piano, lots of free stuff) but I am really tempted to buy "Things". It seems like a really nice task manager/organizer but $20 seems a little much without being able to read any reviews. __________________ MBP 15.4" / 2.53GHz / iMac 24" 3.06GHz, 500gb HD iPhone user since June '07 (3Gs now) TV (3 of them!, best stereo ever!!!)
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:20 PM	#13
santaliqueur macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2007	I bought 1Password and Plants vs. Zombies. I know what to expect with those apps, so I have no problem purchasing before launch. All others I got were free.
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:22 PM	#14
GeekLawyer macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The post is coming from inside the house!	I personally am not buying ANY apps. We've seen the prices fluctuating a lot in the last 24 hours. Apps that were 4.99 yesterday are .99 today. Some apps that had a cost are now showing as free.
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:23 PM	#15
zedsdead macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jun 2007	I just spent about $100 on apps...probably didn't need all of them...oh well __________________ iMac 27: 3.4 Core i7 Quad, 3tb Fusion, 24gb of RAM, 2gb NVIDIA 680mx Macbook Air 13": 2.13 Core2Duo, 256 Flash, 4 gigs of RAM, NVIDIA 320M iPad 3, iPhone 5, Apple TV, Final Cut X, Logic, Drobo 5D
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:25 PM	#16
ugp macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Inverness, Florida	Magic Piano was a must! Smule is awesome and I love them. I had to get the Dora Coloring Book App for my daugther. 98% of the 60+ Apps though I've downloaded were free. I am really thinking about Touch Grind HD though. Looks sweet. __________________ 15" MBP Mid-2012, 2.6 i7, 16GB, Samsung 840 Pro 512GB + Crucial M4 256GB, 1GB 650m iPhone 5 16GB Black 3rd Gen 32GB iPad White
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:26 PM	#17
macridah macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nor-Cal	I going crazy downloading apps before actually receiving my iPad, too. I only downloaded free ones for now because I ordered the 3G model. If I was going to get mine tomorrow, then I would also buy the 3 iWorks apps today. I need to do an Eric Cartman and freeze myself instead of waiting for my iPad to come late April
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:28 PM	#18
ugp macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Inverness, Florida	I am not sure if I will use Pages and Numbers. I know I won't ever use Keynote. __________________ 15" MBP Mid-2012, 2.6 i7, 16GB, Samsung 840 Pro 512GB + Crucial M4 256GB, 1GB 650m iPhone 5 16GB Black 3rd Gen 32GB iPad White
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:28 PM	#19
pagansoul macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth	I have over 45 Apps and most are free. My laptop only has free Apps at this time but at home my MacPro has a few purchased Apps, I've spent $30 so far. Pages @ $10 was my first App, no way to avoid owning it. The picture is a shot of my Macbook Pro's free apps, 37 of them and that's not counting the dual free apps like Netflix. Attached Thumbnails __________________ ipod 20GB (before color), ipod 80GB, iphone 8GB Edge, 3GS, 4 and iphone 5, Macbook Pro 15" 2.53, MacPro 2.6, TV 120GB, ATV2, (v5) Nano 16GB, iPad3 64HD, 2011 mini & the last iMac 27".
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:30 PM	#20
Chupa Chupa macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2002	I'm a cheapskate. I've only bought Pages & Wolfram Alpha. I'm waiting for the inevitable price drops. Scrabble, for example, is not worth $10. Maybe $5-7. Once I see the reviews of the various print apps I'll probably buy one of those.
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:32 PM	#21
GermanSuplex macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2009	The only one I'm buying is Pages. I'll stick to upscaled iPhone apps for all the paid apps. I did download iBooks, ABC and Netflix though.
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:35 PM	#23
below sea level macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2009	The only ones I have actively downloaded are iBooks and Netflix. Three of my iPhone apps have updated into universal apps, and I'm hoping a few more will before I need them.
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Apr 2, 2010, 12:48 PM	#24
h00ligan macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2003	can pages export to .doc - how do transfers get handled - anyone have a link?
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