Play Time
For graduation my parents were super sweet and gave me an iPad (and check out the awesome inscription). I can’t wait to have it for client meetings, and just to lighten my load from my laptop. I already find it easier for reading and checking out my favorite blogs, which I hope I have more time for now that school is over. This week I came across a wonderful list of resources for studying French on Audrey’s blog, Mes Yeux Ouverts – she’s gearing up to move to Paris in the fall, and she has a ton of great resources listed that I didn’t even know about. It’s really easy for me to speak English in Paris, so I’m using my iPad to immerse myself in French. Also, the folks at Jasper Apps emailed me this week about their “My Vacation App” that looks interesting. Oh the possibilities. . .
So my iPhone is like my first born child, and hopefully the iPad will be just as close. Dear readers, please tell me your favorite apps! . . . in the meantime I’m going to go back to listening to Nova Planet on my iPad.
MartyD
May 31, 2011 at 4:13 pm //
Enjoy your new toy!
Chez Loulou
May 31, 2011 at 5:27 pm //
I was given an iPad as a gift last November and love it! Thanks for the link to the great list of apps. Am off to download right this minute.
MC @ nu-trio
May 31, 2011 at 6:37 pm //
ooh la la! Brian just entered his name into a drawing for a faculty iPad. If he wins, I’ll be happy and jealous all at once! Did I mention CONGRATULATIONS ON GRADUATION before, like I meant to? Hope so. Your parents rock with that inscription. Too cool. Have fun with your baby:)
Jane
May 31, 2011 at 10:43 pm //
I LOVE the inscription! Very thoughtful of them to use your tag-line!
I suggest that you get the app from Memetales -a place for digital kids books that encourages reading with additional games and a badge system. Check out the StickFiggy books! ***be prepared for the next time a 2-7 yr old sits next to you on a train, plane, or bus!
info here: http://stickfiggy.com/2011/05/memetales-iphone-app-is-out-featuring-stickfiggy-collection/
get app here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/memetales-childrens-picture/id437133315?mt=8&ls=1
I know it is available for iPhone . .. iPad may come later this month :-)
michelle
June 1, 2011 at 12:32 am //
My favorite iPad apps:
(1) Flipboard (a MUST)
(2) Kindle
(3) Reeder
(4) Good Reader
(5) Twitterific
(6) Yelp
(7) Plants vs. Zombies (PvZ)
(8) Instapaper
(9) Washington Post
(10) NYTimes
(11) WeatherBug
Prêt à Voyager
June 1, 2011 at 7:33 am //
Thanks for all the kind words and suggestions, everyone.
Leslie sent me these on FB:
The inscription is so cool! Flipboard- most definitely my fav, Netflix, Sketchbook Pro, Dropbox & I think you can now get EasySign (have it on my iphone & luv it!). That’ll get you started : )
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Anne
risamay
June 2, 2011 at 9:11 pm //
Enjoy your new tool/toy! My iPod Touch 4G is like my first born; I’ve not yet added a Pad or a Phone to the family. But maybe one day.