Apps that Rock My World

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Since becoming an Apple Whore I've been introduced into the world of apps and what an amazing world it is. I thought it would be fun to tell you about some of my favorites.

This is my first post from my cPad so bare with me. My new blogging app is all html. So I'm getting a crash course in how to use it.

BlogPress ($2.99): This is what I'm currently using to blog to you right now. So far my only issue is I'm an HTML idiot, so I think once I get over that hurdle I'll be ok.

Moxier Collage ($3.99): Allows you to create fun collages with your photos and has some cool "stickers" Here's a collage I made for Christmas:




Camera Bag: Has some cool photo effects. This is a picture I took from an Slumber Party Bachelorette Party I went to last weekend at Hocking Hills. I used the 'instant' filter in Camera Bag.






Cuptakes: This one provides super girlie backgrounds and lock screens that are so cute.




Waldo 2 HD ($1.99): So much fun! I totally beat the game.

Talking Tom (free): This is an alley cat that repeats what you say. So fun! Yes, Chris and I talk to each other using Talking Tom. It makes us laugh so hard.

Photobucket (free): This app has made it so easy for me to upload photos to my photobucket account. I love easy!

FeeddlerRSS (free): This is for all my RSS feeds so I can keep up on my blogs. The only thing I didn't like about this is there isn't an import feature from blogger. So I had to manually add the blogs to google feed reader.

Livestrong (free): Love, Love, Love this app. I can't say enough good things about it. This allows me to keep track of my calories and it syncs to the online account, so no double entering food I ate. Woot, Woot!

Friendly (free): This is my facebook app. It's perfect

Words HD (free): This is scrabble but it allows you to play with anyone who has the app. My sister in law and I play this every day. She kicks my butt every time.

So what are your favorite apps from Apple? I'd love to hear your suggestions.

My new best friend.....cPad

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In Christmas past, Christopher and I have not gone crazy because every year we thought "We could have a baby this year" but this Christmas we loosened the budget *a lot*. I think I was a good girl this year because I ended up getting an iPad. I know, can you believe it? I couldn't. This was then nicknamed the cPad (Christy's iPad) over the last few days. He, he!

Since I received this wonderful gift, I've taken it everywhere with me but everywhere I go I get a ton of questions. So I thought it might be fun to post my "review/experience" with the iPad so far. 

What I got?: 64 GB iPad

Price: $699

I did a lot of research on the iPad and I knew I would want three accessories to go with it:

Apple iPad Case: This is a must have. What I like about this case is it gives you three positions to hold the Pad in. I have zero complaints about this case and don't know how anyone would have the iPad without it.  

                                                                                                                                                          

                                       

iPad Photo Connection Kit: This was on my absolutely have to have list. This comes with two connectors: one for a USB and one for an SD card. I have already used both of these a ton of times.

 

Apple Composite AV Cable: This were more of a *want* than a *need* for the iPad. I like that with these we can stream Netflix on the big screen TV.These are on back order, so I'm still waiting to use these. I can't wait though.

The most asked question I've received is "Don't you have a keyboard" my answer "I don't need one." The keyboard on the iPad is more than sufficient for the typing I do. Most of the time, I'm sitting on the couch surfing or blogging. With the case referenced above, it props the pad up just enough so typing isn't uncomfortable.

Once you get done Ubergeeking out over the coolness of the iPad, I do have to tell you I have reached some limitations already:

1. Javascript prevents me from chatting on one of the chat boards I like to visit. But that is easy enough, I just turn it off when I go there.

2. Accessing my blog and blog roll through Safari is not an option. But as any true Apple Geek will tell you, THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT. And there is! I'm looking for a browser, like Firefox, that will let me access these through the internet but haven't found one yet. In the mean time, the apps work perfectly.

3. This one relates to #2 also but I've run into a couple websites that won't let me check out.

Overall: I'm in love with my iPad (cPad) and am so happy to have my new toy computer. 

What are your thoughts on the cPad? Do you think it's cool? Do you think it's overpriced?