8 Apps and Games that will fit the Apple iPad
Still bummed at the Apple iPad for not having multi-task or Flash support? Well get over it. Now, if you’ve already gotten over the fact that the iPad will in no way replace your laptop or netbook then let’s move on and see what else we can do with it.
Here are some apps and games that I think would fit really well on the iPad. Not all of these are already available on the App Store but I hope it would give iPad App developers some ideas.
1. Board Games
Wanna play Chess on the iPad? You bet! Just set it on the table and off you go. It’s hard to do it on the iPhone but will be pleasant on the iPad. I’m sure an app like this can track and save moves for playback purposes. It should also allow multiplayer through wireless network with other iPad/iPhone or iPod Touch devices.
Monopoly and Risk works too but Scrabble does not.
2. Seek and Find Games
Seek and Find games like the Mystery Case Files just won’t fly on the iPhone due to its small screen. Now you don’t have to squint anymore if you play it on the iPad. You can ask the rest of the family to join in as well.
3. Reference Books
Encyclopedia? Dictionary? Almanac? Medical Books? Cookbooks? Sure you can fire up your browser and look it up on the net or you can just launch the app and off you go. Faster and simpler is a good thing right?
4. Kids’ Games
Is your kid playing his educational games on the computer too much? Bring him to the couch and teach him those shapes and numbers games in a more intimate manner. Touching the screen is somehow better for kids than using a mouse anyhow.
I’m not quite sure if the iPad can support lots of touches for a jigsaw puzzle game. Oh, beware of “whack-a-mole” games.
5. Scribble / Post-it
If you’re going to leave the iPad on your coffee table or near the telephone then why not use it to scribble notes too? Instead of using the built-in Notes app with the on-screen keyboard, it’s much easier to just scribble on it using your fingers or a stylus. The whole family can leave as many messages as they want.
6. Coach’s Playbook
Because it’s too small to use it for your D&D maps, how about using the iPad as a sports playbook? The app should be able to store all plays, player stats, notes and other useful stuff a coach needs.
It can also act as a coach’s dry erase board to show plays to the players. Just don’t throw it on the floor when your team’s getting blown out alright?
7. Yellow Pages
Sure you have your Contacts but if you want business listings, look it up on a Phonebook app. It will hook up to a local phone book’s online database to ensure the all numbers are updated and accurate. The app should allow you to bookmark listings or add them to your Contacts.
8. Get-together games
If you keep a lot of games like Taboo, Pictionary and all those Hasbro games suitable for reunions then you may want to have them loaded on the iPad instead. You don’t have to deal with missing cards or storing it afterwards anymore. Somehow, it’s much cooler to pass around an iPad than an iPhone. Just don’t drop it okay?
Now who needs multi-task?
Based on this list, I’m thinking that the iPad would be an excellent family gadget that requires little knowledge to operate. Kids will love to play games on it leaving the main PC vacant for you. Hehehe.
If this would be the trend then accessory makers should prioritize making cases, holders, sleeves or whatever to protect the iPad from family abuse.
So does the iPad still suck?
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- 5 reasons why the Apple iPad will be a hit
- 5 iPad Apps I couldn’t live without
- MUJI makes apps for the iPad
- How to upload downloaded games/apps to your iPod Touch
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Very good and convincing ideas. May pangstylus na ba ang ipad? I hate typing sa ipod mas madsli ang magsulat. But cheaper pa rin ang pen and paper
Yup may stylus for the iPhone/iPod Touch. Hehe you won’t be buying the ipad just to scribble on it anyway. added use lang.
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Interesting post on the iPad Calvs! It’s been getting a lot of flack since it was released kasi they were hoping for a more laptop like device.
I think as iPod Touch owners we can appreciate the iPad more kasi we love what the Touch has been for us, tapos it has been gigantized, steroided, biggered! Hehehe! OK just making up words but having a bigger screened iPod Touch is just sooo cool!
I ♥ my iPad!