This document discusses the iPad tablet computer by Apple and its potential uses for law faculty. It provides details on what the iPad is, its apps and features, and recommendations for accessories. Some key points:
- The iPad is a tablet computer that sits between a smartphone and laptop. It does not support Flash or have traditional "programs" like a laptop.
- It comes preloaded with apps like Calendar, Mail, Maps and iBooks. There are also many legal-specific apps available for free or for a price in the App Store.
- Accessories like a Bluetooth keyboard, case, and AV adapter can enhance the iPad's functionality. Productivity apps like iWorks and Documents To Go provide alternatives to
2. What’s an iPad? tablet computer (by Apple) Something between a smartphone and a laptop computer NOT a phone (except Skype) NOT a laptop (does not support Flash, no “programs”) Skyfire browser ($4.99) for iPad (iOS 3.2 or later) provides a workaround enabling access to most Flash-based web resources $499.99 +
3. Apps Native to iPad Apps Store (free + $) Calendar Contacts iBooks iPod (music) Mail Maps Notes Safari YouTube Game Center
43. Law Faculty, Meet iPad… VGA adapter ($) Presentation software apps ($) iWorks Suite (Keynote $9.99) Documents To Go Premium $16.99 Office2 HD $7.99 Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suite $9.99 PDF presentation apps ($) Minimal Folio $2.99 RLTC: Evidence $4.99 TrialPad $89.99 PDF editing app ($) iAnnotate PDF $9.99
44. Law Faculty, Meet iPad… (cont’d) Law or teaching apps of interest ($ + free) Black's Law Dictionary $54.99 Court Days Pro $2.99 eClicker FREE Fastcase FREE LawStack FREE NOLO’s Plain English Law Dictionary FREE RLTC: Evidence $4.99 TrialPad $89.99 WestlawNext FREE ABA TECHSHOW 2011: 60 Apps in 60 Minutes (http://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2011/04/60-apps-in-60-minutes-2011.html)
45. iPad Zen iPad 2 (free) Google account set up email and contacts to sync set up calendar to sync install free apps: DropBox (file transfer) FileApp (Documents & Files reader) Evernote (Notes) (Top Effective Uses of Evernote by Attorneys: http://www.themaclawyer.com/2011/04/articles/software/top-effective-uses-of-evernote-by-attorneys/)
46. iPad Zen A remote desktop app ($): LogMeIn $29.99 + FREE subscription GoToMyPC FREE + $ subscription As needed: word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, and PDF editing apps ($): iWorks Suite (Pages, Numbers, Keynote) $29.97 Documents To Go Premium $16.99 iAnnotate PDF $9.99 Office2 HD $7.99 Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suite $9.99
47. Accessorize … Screen protector iPad case Bluetooth keyboard iPad stylus AV adapter
