Looking at the phone you might ask: What are Software Programs and Apps?

Thinking about buying an iPad, but just cant justify spending that kind of money on a toy? Well The iPad isn’t just some plaything, it can also be a seriously helpful tool for business. With these apps you’ll save a lot of time and frustration so you can get more work done (or have more time to play Angry Birds).

Power ME HD- (29.99) Handles file and workflow organization, cloud synchronization, and a drawing tool for making notes or diagrams.

Notable- (Free) Basic note taking app.

iWork for iPad- (9.99 Each) Keynote, Numbers, and Pages for basic docs and worksheets.

Filemaker GO- (39.99) Gives you access to database information.

Evernote- (4.99/mo or 49.99/yr) Audio recording, fast file synching, and has a great notebook organization feature.

E Lists- (0.99) This is a basic lists app.

Dropbox- (Free) Synchronizes files with computer but will need a basic text editing app in order to edit files in Dropbox.

Dragon Dictation- (Free) Accurate voice transcription, you can also share messages through email, Facebook, and Twitter.

Bento- (4.99) Great organizational app, you can also wirelessly sync data from your computer.

Air Display- (10.00) Turns your iPad into a 2nd monitor for your Macbook or iMac.

Instapaper Pro- (4.99) Saves webpages so you can read them later offline.

VNC Viewer- (9.99) Remote access to any computer Mac or Windows.

Good Reader- (0.99) PDF Reader that gives you access to Google Docs and download files from a URL.

Print Central-(12.99) Giving you the ability to print anywhere wirelessly.

Square-(Free) Enables you to accept credit card payments, you can even purchase an optional card reader. This is a free app but it charges you a percentage of each transaction.

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