10 Apps that Apple iPad Business Users Must Have

Many iPad owners usually end up agreeing that the Apple iPad is a very limited device. The iPad is sort of like a Jack of all trades but a master of none. The things it does well is function as a viewer and a reader. With the right apps the iPad can be turned into a highly capable business device.

The following explains a few thoughts about the iPad. Then let's look at 10 apps that business users must have to make the iPad into something useful.

iPad Advantages

Screen size and resolution are a few of the Apple iPad's advantages over similar devices. The iPad's "instant on" capability is refreshing compared to waiting for a laptop to boot. The iPad falls short when used for intense data entry.

The Apple iPad is fairly good at reading text and displaying corresponding graphics. There are many apps available that take advantage of the iPad's strengths. The following is a list of 10 apps that a business oriented iPad user must have.

The Wall Street Journal

Most business people have a subscription to the Wall Street Journal. This free app provides iPad access to the subscription.

SketchyPad

SketchyPad is a $4.99 app that replaces the paper napkin when an idea is thought of at lunch time. Useful for engineers, artists, and programmers too.

imeetingPad

This $4.99 app, iMeetingPad, is a very useful iPad app "must have" for business people. The app is intended to replace the standard note pad and will save a lot of trees.

WebEx

WebEx is a free app created by Cisco. This must have business app is ideal for connecting to online meetings. The app allowing hosting, business calender display and many other useful meeting related functions.

MobileNoter

MobileNoter is a business app that replaces the standard yellow sticky note. Think of the iPad as the office wall where important business notes are stuck. It is free and very powerful.

PrintCentral

Imagine the ability to print to any wireless printer with no additional software needed. PrintCentral is a $9.99 app that iPad business users will find very useful. This iPad app is highly rated and actually works as it promises.

Dragon Dictation

Dragon Dictation is a free iPad app that has voice recognition. It is up to five times faster than typing. The secretary is no longer needed, just tap and start dictating.

SugarSync

SugarSync is another free iPad app that syncs files, pictures and music from other Apple devices. Functions much like the Microsoft briefcase, this app is one that every business person must have.

ithoughtsHD

CMS developed this $9.99 iPad app for those that like to flow chart their ideas. Referred to as a mind mapping tool, iThoughtsHD, is a very good tool for business executives.

Roambi - Visualizer

The Roambi - Visualizer is one free app that sales managers and administrators should have on their iPad. It is an interactive mobile dashboard that helps businesses analyze and share company data. Lets the user look at how well the company is doing at a glance.

Conclusion

There are many business apps available for the Apple iPad, free and for a fee. If one app fails to perform as expected the chances are there is another app that will do the job. This list of 10 must have iPad apps will turn the iPad into a highly functional business machine that gets the job done.

Sources: Personal Experience