In case you didn't know, Noteshelf works with the Intuos stylus. I like the sensitivity when I'm writing notes, it looks like real handwriting.
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In case you didn't know, Noteshelf works with the Intuos stylus. I like the sensitivity when I'm writing notes, it looks like real handwriting.
In case you didn't know, Noteshelf works with the Intuos stylus. I like the sensitivity when I'm writing notes, it looks like real handwriting.
Yeah, I use it on there too.
It does work great!I am a professor, so I mainly use my iPad for work:
Goodnotes is my general-purpose note-taking/PDF-annotating program that I also use as a whiteboard by projecting it through an Apple TV onto the screen in the classroom behind me. With an Adonit Jot Touch, the palm-rejection is pretty foolproof, so I can write with the pen and manipulate the page with my fingers, and the iPad can tell the two apart.
I use Dropbox, but primarily to bring files into other programs.
I just got Pages, and can see how that would be suitable for my writing.
Keynote is ok, but painful in this size screen for creating a presentation (I usually work from many open windows to pull in resources), so I usually will import a PPT and mess with the settings so it displays properly in Keynote.
I use the mail program, simply because I have to; I have dozens of folders organizing my mail, but only a few are important to me at any given time, but there's no way to keep the important info at the top, or filter things on the fly.
Safari primarily for browsing resources, with Chrome as a backup.
Somewhat contrary to what others have said, I don't use my iPad as an entertainment device unless I have to; I prefer to watch shows on a full-size TV, and surf the web in multiple windows on my PC. The iPad for me is just a work machine.
Goodnotes is my general-purpose note-taking/PDF-annotating program that I also use as a whiteboard by projecting it through an Apple TV onto the screen in the classroom behind me. With an Adonit Jot Touch, the palm-rejection is pretty foolproof, so I can write with the pen and manipulate the page with my fingers, and the iPad can tell the two apart.
I use Dropbox, but primarily to bring files into other programs.
I just got Pages, and can see how that would be suitable for my writing.
Keynote is ok, but painful in this size screen for creating a presentation (I usually work from many open windows to pull in resources), so I usually will import a PPT and mess with the settings so it displays properly in Keynote.
I use the mail program, simply because I have to; I have dozens of folders organizing my mail, but only a few are important to me at any given time, but there's no way to keep the important info at the top, or filter things on the fly.
Safari primarily for browsing resources, with Chrome as a backup.
Somewhat contrary to what others have said, I don't use my iPad as an entertainment device unless I have to; I prefer to watch shows on a full-size TV, and surf the web in multiple windows on my PC. The iPad for me is just a work machine.
For content creation from scratch I mostly use my MBP. On the iPad I will fine tune a Keynote presentation. I use the iPad to drive the projector or large screen while I give a talk. I also have a nice eBook I'm writing with iBooks Author bout our spectroscopy product. It is really great to be able to assemble so many kinds of content in one document.
I use Notesuite a lot for note taking. I also have the OS X version. With iCloud sync I always have access to my notes.
I use Goodreader for viewing PDFs, Dropbox for getting files onto the iPad and for sharing. I use iBooks for keeping PDFs that are more like a reference library. I like the way I can arrange them in collections.
iDraw is powerful for detailed vector drawings.
I use Notesuite a lot for note taking. I also have the OS X version. With iCloud sync I always have access to my notes.
I use Goodreader for viewing PDFs, Dropbox for getting files onto the iPad and for sharing. I use iBooks for keeping PDFs that are more like a reference library. I like the way I can arrange them in collections.
iDraw is powerful for detailed vector drawings.
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thanks for the many recommendations here
just downloaded Evernote.
I loved Good Reader in the past so I am glad to hear an update is on the way.
Very good thread.
just downloaded Evernote.
I loved Good Reader in the past so I am glad to hear an update is on the way.
Very good thread.
As a auto service manager / service tech I use my ipad2 at work for viewing service manual information. Unfortunately the source I have is flash based but I use Puffin web browser to navigate and it does an alright job.
It stays in a griffen survivor case so it doesn't get too banged up. I kept the screen cover on that case so semi- oily hands won't smudge all over my glass. With this case it is easy to view diagrams while under the hood and you can literally lay it anywhere that's not piping hot. This is a big advantage over a laptop under the hood or laying on the dash.
I use the standard mail app for work/ personal emails.
I use the standard calendar app with a shared account between my service writer and me so I can view the constantly changing customer appointment work schedule from the shop without going up front to check.
I use an apple shared photo stream with a set webpage address that I upload any pictures of cars that need to be shared with my coworkers. I actually shoot directly from my iPhone 5 and upload to that stream on the spot. I use the ipad more for viewing with the particular stream. (I saved the link in a bookmark on employees computers who need access to the pics the most)
Outside of work I edit any photos I shoot (mainly my iPhone 5) with filterstorm.
That's about all I use it for productively.
It stays in a griffen survivor case so it doesn't get too banged up. I kept the screen cover on that case so semi- oily hands won't smudge all over my glass. With this case it is easy to view diagrams while under the hood and you can literally lay it anywhere that's not piping hot. This is a big advantage over a laptop under the hood or laying on the dash.
I use the standard mail app for work/ personal emails.
I use the standard calendar app with a shared account between my service writer and me so I can view the constantly changing customer appointment work schedule from the shop without going up front to check.
I use an apple shared photo stream with a set webpage address that I upload any pictures of cars that need to be shared with my coworkers. I actually shoot directly from my iPhone 5 and upload to that stream on the spot. I use the ipad more for viewing with the particular stream. (I saved the link in a bookmark on employees computers who need access to the pics the most)
Outside of work I edit any photos I shoot (mainly my iPhone 5) with filterstorm.
That's about all I use it for productively.
Surface....lol! ...just because you're incapable of using an iPad in a productive way, doesn't make it the iPad's fault.
I already have a $1,200 MacBook Pro. I want companion apps, not full blown desktop apps designed for touch. The iPad is used alongside the MBP, not standalone.
You can use multiple apps on the same screen on Windows 8, but that is harder than it looks, especially when you're talking about taking notes and doing research on the other end. Especially on 10 inch screen.
You really have to think about it, because we've always had the ability to cascade apps, windows, etc, but the majority of us never used it, and still don't.
You can use multiple apps on the same screen on Windows 8, but that is harder than it looks, especially when you're talking about taking notes and doing research on the other end. Especially on 10 inch screen.
You really have to think about it, because we've always had the ability to cascade apps, windows, etc, but the majority of us never used it, and still don't.
Perhaps one of these commercial airline pilots could define productive use of iPad for you.
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2013/10/01/apple-delta-jeppesen-surface/
Wow way better responses than I expected after the first few. Thanks for sharing what you guys use. It is annoying to me when people say it can't be a productivity tool. Now that I'm taking advantage of it I feel stupid for not doing so beforehand
I write articles and books using UX Write, Storyist and Pages, do translations at work using Side by Side + and when I'm in the mood I learn Chinese with a few of the language apps.
QuickSearch is my go-to for research, currently holding 1040 PDFs and, on the Air, showing no signs of collapse.
I also use the iPad for watching series and in the morning to carry a coffee to my desk at work.
QuickSearch is my go-to for research, currently holding 1040 PDFs and, on the Air, showing no signs of collapse.
I also use the iPad for watching series and in the morning to carry a coffee to my desk at work.
For me.
Note taking at work using Notability.
Obviously calendars & email for work & personal.
PDF annotation for work.
At home recently I have used the iPad for the following for a new house move.
iDraw app to import the house floor plans in PDF format. I could then scale this and make accurate measurements of specific dimensions for flooring and to see exactly what furniture would fit where before we even had the keys to the house.
I use Numbers for budgeting but that has also been handy for mapping out purchases such as blinds for each window including cost, measurements and vendor.
I also use Garageband to compose background music for my video articles/reviews and then use iMovie to create these reviews.
The convenience of the iPad for most of these tasks was the main reason for using it - composing music while chilling on the couch. Walking around the house doing measurements for the windows. Using the touch screen for working with iDraw actually proved easier for me than my Macbook.
Note taking at work using Notability.
Obviously calendars & email for work & personal.
PDF annotation for work.
At home recently I have used the iPad for the following for a new house move.
iDraw app to import the house floor plans in PDF format. I could then scale this and make accurate measurements of specific dimensions for flooring and to see exactly what furniture would fit where before we even had the keys to the house.
I use Numbers for budgeting but that has also been handy for mapping out purchases such as blinds for each window including cost, measurements and vendor.
I also use Garageband to compose background music for my video articles/reviews and then use iMovie to create these reviews.
The convenience of the iPad for most of these tasks was the main reason for using it - composing music while chilling on the couch. Walking around the house doing measurements for the windows. Using the touch screen for working with iDraw actually proved easier for me than my Macbook.
Mine has become a major part of my workflow. I use it for the obvious stuff like calendar and email. I'm also a big omnifocus user so that's open quite often. But other things come up that make it quite handy and more efficient than alternatives. A few recent examples:
Pulled up a previous invoice in Pages and quickly used it to create a new one and send it off. This was faster than the usual routine on my MBA.
Today I used PDFExpert to quickly annotate a financial graph with info requested by a client and sent it directly from the iPad.
Use ScannerPro VERY often rather than leaving my office to go use the multifunction scanner/copier. I only use it now if I need the feeder for multipage stuff.
I use Notability fairly often in client meetings to throw together quick demos, etc or to document notes that aren't conducive to typing out. (Quick charts, etc)
Pulled up a previous invoice in Pages and quickly used it to create a new one and send it off. This was faster than the usual routine on my MBA.
Today I used PDFExpert to quickly annotate a financial graph with info requested by a client and sent it directly from the iPad.
Use ScannerPro VERY often rather than leaving my office to go use the multifunction scanner/copier. I only use it now if I need the feeder for multipage stuff.
I use Notability fairly often in client meetings to throw together quick demos, etc or to document notes that aren't conducive to typing out. (Quick charts, etc)
