How Do You Use Your iPad At Work?

[saberahul]

How does noterize compare to note taker HD?

Well, let me elaborate the question for those who may know the answer:

How does Noterize compare to:

1. Note Taker HD
2. Notes Plus
3. Note Taker Pro
4. Penultimate
5. Course Notes
6. Keeper HD

Thanks.

 

[Thedeathbear]

Thats tight!

I'm currently taking an EMT class, I want to become a Firefighter, and I think if you search in the Appstore, you'd find a thing or two related to either EMT or Firefighting.

I'm a FF/EMT. I'm paid EMT and a volunteer firefighter. I found out that Atomic browser still won't allow me on the site. I found out that they have no plans to make it compatible with mobile safari along with the blackberry and android OS. They stated that it wasn't "cost effective."

 

[steezy1337]

I use mine to get me through the quiet parts during my shift while I'm doing the night porter job at the hotel i work at. If i had to do all my web browsing on my iPhone for the next few hours I think I'd end up killing someone with rage

 

[HelveticaNeue]

I work for a design/build contractor and use my iPad every day. It is not only my calendar and email when I am on the road, but I also use Logmein to access my computer at the office to view old emails, documents and drawings.

I use Pages to type my site meeting minutes, and I both edit and distribute the minutes directly from the iPad. I also use Pages to record deficiencies during final walkthroughs and immediately PDF them to the site super (no more waiting until I get back to the office, typing them up and mailing them out).

Adobe Ideas is perfect for marking up drawings on site. I convert my PDFs to JPEGS and sync them to my iDisk, copy to the iPad's native album and import to Ideas. Sounds complicated, but it only takes a minute and this allows me to quickly and legibly mark up drawings in multiple colours and distribute them in PDF to my trades and supers.

I also use iBooks for reading and searching RFPs on site.

I could never go back to writing on a note pad and trying to mark up bulky, cumbersome 36"x48" drawings while walking around.

 

[Numenase]

I do research at the University of Guadalajara, so I use a lot Ppaers for handling scientific articles, lost of Evernote because can sync with my Iphone and notebook!

 

[robanga]

Here is what I do;

1. Take Notes with Evernote that sync with all my Macs, PC's, and iPhone.
2. View PDF's both marketing and technical in meetings
3. View PowerPoints in preparation for meetings.
4. Sync some project files with MobileMe and access these in various meetings
5. Audio calls with Skype with people around the globe.
6. Do simple Word edits
7. Use Logmein.com to access work PC when i am in another location
8. Travel entertainment (movies and ebooks) when i am on the road.
9 Creating simple mind maps for projects
10. Creating simple drawn diagrams while explaining a technical or marketing project.
11. Email of course

 

[sinsin07]

Citrix. "Nuff said.

 

[ugp]

I just use mine to play movies on my desk. Makes the day go by much faster when you have something to listen to and look over at once in awhile. Sometimes music doesn't cut it.

 

[osiris24x]

I'm a self-employed Apple tech so my iPad gets used pretty heavily.

• I use Clock Free as my alarm clock in the morning
• Heavy e-mail and calendar use. I'm getting pretty quick at typing on the iPad screen now.
• I use the built-in Notes program to taking meeting and job notes.
• I use MacTracker to look up Apple specs and parts compatibility.
• I'll soon be using DEVONthink To Go to sync with my desktop database (right now using a remote web interface).
• I frequently log into client computers via LogMeIn, which is a brilliantly designed app.
• For on the job network speed and latency testing, I'm using SpeedTest X HD.
• I manage all my to-do lists and projects with OmniFocus - this program is a LIFE SAVER!
• I use Billings Touch for tracking client work and doing invoicing. I find it easier to use on the iPad's bigger screen, even though it's an iPhone app.
• I'm using Gas Cubby to track my work truck's fuel, mileage, repairs, oil change reminders, gas costs, etc. Each time I fill up, I tap the info into my iPad and it does all the calculations and reminders.

I <3 my iPad.

 

[clyde2801]

Self employed attorney that spends a LOT of time in the courthouse....

Atomic browser for looking up dockets, statutes, cases and online resources like child support calculators. Pulled the last one out at an all day settlement conference on a divorce to show the parties that the child support calculations were on the up-and-up.

Mail for...mail. Ditto for iCal.

Omnifocus for keeping everything straight and preventing my head from exploding.

Textfree for communicating while waiting in the courtroom. (Interesting how Judges will have their bailiffs snatch cell phones being used, but treat iPads like computers and leave attorneys using them alone.)

Writepad for making quick notes when I don't have the time or inclination to pull out my BT keyboard and match it to the pad.

 

[Mr. Incredible]

I'm a FF/EMT. I'm paid EMT and a volunteer firefighter. I found out that Atomic browser still won't allow me on the site. I found out that they have no plans to make it compatible with mobile safari along with the blackberry and android OS. They stated that it wasn't "cost effective."

Well, here is my suggestion, in the iTunes store, when you search for EMT, there will be 5 Apps for the iPad. I think that "911 ToolKit" and "Paramedic Protocol Provider" are both apps that involve protocol procedures and all that. I'm not sure if it will have the charts that you're wanting, but I think that Paramedic Protocol Provider is a pretty cool app. It has space for notes, procedures/protocols, and other cool ****.

Check em out, it might be useful. The app does cost $7.99 and $9.99, respectively. Not sure if it'll ever go on sale, but just check it out.

 

[Stingray454]

Self emplyed software developer here. I mostly use:

• Mail (built in mail app) - Keeping up with all mail conversations during travel.
• Underscore notify - really great and cheap app to take notes, make sketches and similar. Recommended.
• Desktop Connect - Connect to my office computer or other servers I'm working with. Always handy to make quick fixes, find cause of problems and so on.
• Gusto - A bit like Coda for Mac. Connect to servers by FTP and edit files. Nice tabbed editor, and next version with lots of new great features is just around the corner.
• Pages - nice to be able to work with word documents (that most of my clients use) on the go.
• Dropbox - Great way to sync important files to all your devices.
• Netdata - very simple app to whois lookups, traceroute, pinging servers and so on. Nice to check for network troubles.

I probably have a lot more I use, but those are the ones I can think of of the top of my head

 

[HappyDude20]

I'm a self-employed Apple tech so my iPad gets used pretty heavily.

• I use Clock Free as my alarm clock in the morning
• Heavy e-mail and calendar use. I'm getting pretty quick at typing on the iPad screen now.
• I use the built-in Notes program to taking meeting and job notes.
• I use MacTracker to look up Apple specs and parts compatibility.
• I'll soon be using DEVONthink To Go to sync with my desktop database (right now using a remote web interface).
• I frequently log into client computers via LogMeIn, which is a brilliantly designed app.
• For on the job network speed and latency testing, I'm using SpeedTest X HD.
• I manage all my to-do lists and projects with OmniFocus - this program is a LIFE SAVER!
• I use Billings Touch for tracking client work and doing invoicing. I find it easier to use on the iPad's bigger screen, even though it's an iPhone app.
• I'm using Gas Cubby to track my work truck's fuel, mileage, repairs, oil change reminders, gas costs, etc. Each time I fill up, I tap the info into my iPad and it does all the calculations and reminders.

I <3 my iPad.

Self employed attorney that spends a LOT of time in the courthouse....

Atomic browser for looking up dockets, statutes, cases and online resources like child support calculators. Pulled the last one out at an all day settlement conference on a divorce to show the parties that the child support calculations were on the up-and-up.

Mail for...mail. Ditto for iCal.

Omnifocus for keeping everything straight and preventing my head from exploding.

Textfree for communicating while waiting in the courtroom. (Interesting how Judges will have their bailiffs snatch cell phones being used, but treat iPads like computers and leave attorneys using them alone.)

Writepad for making quick notes when I don't have the time or inclination to pull out my BT keyboard and match it to the pad.

Have you guys done Weekly Reviews with the OmniFocus app?

I use the app myself on a daily basis, however mainly to simply capture or mark off and work through my contexts' list.. Just wondering.

Oh.

My iPad is perfect for movies while eating, yoga podcast for my mornings, OF and Calendar to see what's gotta get done today. OF gets opened first thing in the morning. I'll make sure my inbox is empty and all my lists are current, after which I review my calendar and flag some items for the day. I also do a lot of reading; some iBooks and research stuff online.

 

[osiris24x]

Have you guys done Weekly Reviews with the OmniFocus app?

I just discovered the weekly review mode recently. It's definitely handy to make sure nothing slips past me.

 

[enrvuk]

I just discovered the weekly review mode recently. It's definitely handy to make sure nothing slips past me.

Omni Focus is top of my work list too. A great tool and yes I do use the weekly review feature.

I am a Project/Programme Manager and my other uses in order of frequency:

Evernote for note taking, clipping and sync back to my work laptop.

iThoughtsHD for mind mapping in meetings and when planning.

Pages and GoodReader for reviewing documents.

Keynote for reviewing presentations.

Don't think I've used Sheet HD for work, that's more personal use.

 

[thedoctor9]

In a health care agency:
1. Remote Access via Team Viewer 5
2. ICD-9 Coding
3. PDF Viewing via ibooks/cloud reader/bookman
4. Books via ibooks
5. For leisure - comics via cloud reader/bookman
6. Email
7. Free phone calls via whistle phone
8. Free texts via text now
9. To stay awake - music via pandora/youtube
10. For leisure2 - Access movie and music library (stream) via zumocast
11. Medical apps - via med apps...

Working day now complete

 

[MrMoore]

I use Desktop Connect on my iPad to RDC to Windows 2003 server. Also I use Penultimate to write down quick notes.

 

[Thedeathbear]

Well, here is my suggestion, in the iTunes store, when you search for EMT, there will be 5 Apps for the iPad. I think that "911 ToolKit" and "Paramedic Protocol Provider" are both apps that involve protocol procedures and all that. I'm not sure if it will have the charts that you're wanting, but I think that Paramedic Protocol Provider is a pretty cool app. It has space for notes, procedures/protocols, and other cool ****.

Check em out, it might be useful. The app does cost $7.99 and $9.99, respectively. Not sure if it'll ever go on sale, but just check it out.

Yeah, not exactly what I'm talking about. The site is where we do our report after every call. We have done away with paper reports and replaced it with an online report based system. The problem is that the company to so far up Microsoft's ass and use IE. Safari is partially supported and it won't work with firefox.

 

[Morrius]

I'm a grad student, and Papers has been a godsend to keep track of research articles. I use Keynote to display lectures in class, and Pandora when we're working. The e-mail program is crisp and efficient. The calendar keeps track of all of my meetings. GoodReader keeps track of other large files for me, and it now has the ability to annotate PDFs. (Yay!)

It's a great tool for students.

 

[Charleshead]

i only use my ipad for reading,it's great~

 

[paulevy]

As a musician and music teacher, I use the Forscore app very regularly loaded up with PDFs; 1500 jazz tunes for gigs, and three volumes of exercises for students to warm up on.

Zcott--
I would do the same but am concerned about iPad capacity. How do you delete the classical music and just keep the downloaded jazz?
Paul

 

[Winni]

I've been taking notes with Evernote & Penultimate but want to hear some other way that people have implemented their iPad in their daily office life.

I found the iPad to be extraordinarily useless at work. Writing on it is a pain and for everything else it is way too restricted - thanks to the crippled iOS platform. Once you leave the eBook reader apps behind, there's nothing useful left that could be done with the iPad. That's why I returned it to Apple.

 

[newagemac]

Nice to hear everyone getting so much use out of the iPad for work. I will be picking one up very soon. I've used one and I can see how productive it is. I am looking to only use my computer for development work and use the ipad for email, research, project and task management, etc.

 

[atr]

I found the iPad to be extraordinarily useless at work. Writing on it is a pain and for everything else it is way too restricted - thanks to the crippled iOS platform. Once you leave the eBook reader apps behind, there's nothing useful left that could be done with the iPad. That's why I returned it to Apple.

And I am just the opposite, I have abandoned my PC at work (almost, need it to access files on the company network) and strictly use my iPad.... I'd return the PC if it was mine.

 

[StarLog]

Us it at work, as a network admin, to RDP with RDP Lite, and then for note taking and PDF views.

Best thing to use, rather then carrying a big laptop.