******* The "official" Essential iPad Apps thread (with stars) *******

[ashatron]

Being able to play MKV files directly is all very well but they just take up too much space. I'd much rather spend a little time crunching them down using Handbrake so they don't take up all the space on my iPad.

I can see your point, plus handbrake is a breeze to use. Awesome program.

 

[territt]

Been awhile since anyone updated this, any good new apps out there?

Ive just started using the Journey to the exoplanets app which is very good for the price

 

[Jimmy1983]

Best iPad weather app?

 

[Andybtsn]

Post #724 onwards answers your question

 

[jojothemonkey69]

Just been playing Kingdom Rush a really great tower defence game only 69p too!

 

[Matthew.M]

CloudOn is brilliant, edit office files for free in Dropbox. Using it with a wireless keyboard and it's fantastic. Can't believe it's free!

 

[Gilly]

After a game to play in the office on breaks. We're Asphalt 6 players, but we've had it a while.

Needs to be cross-platform and live multiplayer. Any suggestions?

 

[Deleted member 77746]

You guys need to try an app called 'CloudON'. Basically it's Microsoft Office 2010 with Drop Box.

 

[Somnambulist]

Bump.

Right, so, other than the official Apple apps, what else have we found that's been given the Retina treatment?

So far of my existing iPhone+iPad (I hate that some things like Star Walk have sep. apps for each device, bleh!), I think only Vimeo has been updated.

 

[oli356]

You guys need to try an app called 'CloudON'. Basically it's Microsoft Office 2010 with Drop Box.

Will go get this now, theres another Virtual Windows 7 cloud app, can't think of the name or if it worked in the UK..

And how the heck is cloudon free ?

Bump.

Right, so, other than the official Apple apps, what else have we found that's been given the Retina treatment?

So far of my existing iPhone+iPad (I hate that some things like Star Walk have sep. apps for each device, bleh!), I think only Vimeo has been updated.

Nope

 

[Somnambulist]

Reeder is supposed to be updated too. Another 'just for iPad app'. Store is going to be making a fortune out of me.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

You guys need to try an app called 'CloudON'. Basically it's Microsoft Office 2010 with Drop Box.

It really is one of he best apps out there.

 

[Cosimo]

Can you recommend a system status and a wi-fi network analyser app for the iPad?

 

[Vertigo]

Just a heads-up, especially for those with an iPad3 - Real Racing 2 HD is down to £1.99 atm

 

[Kawolski]

You guys need to try an app called 'CloudON'. Basically it's Microsoft Office 2010 with Drop Box.

Just installed this.
How is this free?

Can you recommend a system status and a wi-fi network analyser app for the iPad?

What about iStat?

 

[chrisxuk]

Just a heads-up, especially for those with an iPad3 - Real Racing 2 HD is down to £1.99 atm

Thanks, bought. Just had one race; looks great and enjoyable to play!

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Just installed this.
How is this free?

wondering the same myself. Half expecting it to get taken down!

Might pick up real racing.

Edit: bought it

 

[timmy85]

Bought it too. Not 1 for racing games but it's good.

 

[oli356]

Wonder how long before all the apps get updated for the higher res

 

[Cooners]

can't believe that cloudon thing is free, surly MS will kick up about that sooner or later.