Suggestions and discussions on how to better exploit an iPad (or iPhone) in the academic world.

• Enrico
  • Hardware:
    • Adaptor VGA Apple (to use the iPad with a projector during conferences/presentations)
    • Apple iPad Dock (several of those, to keep it while recharging)
    • Smart Cover (to protect it while in the backpack)
    • Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for iPad 3 (unmissable to work seriously)
    • Rechargeable battery Gum Max Supercharged Just Mobile (to avoid risking while on the go)
    • Wacom Bamboo Stylus iPad pens (really effective for note taking or drawing)
  • Software
    • Pocket (Read It Later) (to accumulate readings while offline or commuting or…; iPad/iPhone/Mac)
    • Reeder (the best Google Reader Client; iPad/iPhone/Mac)
    • Google Chrome browser (alternative browser to access sites in desktop format; iPad/iPhone/Mac)
    • MindNode (mindmapping app, very useful while taking notes; iPad/iPhone/Mac)
    • Remarks - Write notes (the most sophisticated note taking app, using stylus, drawings, text, annotating pdf/images, etc)
    • Simplenote (simple text-based note taking app; iPad/iPhone/Mac)
    • ToDo (GTD-style to-do