What makes the Apple iPad rock is it’s apps.  Here is the list and links of some of the best (must have) apps for the iPad.  As well as some more resources from my fellow bloggers on the subject.

iWork for iPad

First.  You must download iWorks.  (btw, it can handle all your basic Microsoft Office files)  These Apps are really useful and sooo nice.

Word Processor : Pages for iPad $9.99

Pages has everything you need to create and share documents, including beautiful Apple-designed templates, easy-to-use formatting options, and advanced layout tools.

Presentation : Keynote for iPad $9.99

Keynote is the most powerful presentation app ever designed for a mobile device. It makes creating a world-class presentation, complete with animated charts and transitions, as simple as touching and tapping.

Spreadsheet: Numbers for iPad $9.99

Numbers is the most innovative spreadsheet app ever designed for a mobile device. Tap the Multi-Touch display to create great-looking spreadsheets in minutes. With over 250 easy-to-use functions, an intelligent keyboard, flexible tables, and eye-catching charts, all the answers are at your fingertips.

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Stream podcasts or radio stations on-demand to your Apple, Blackberry, Android, or Palm device with Stitcher Radio.

After becoming fed up with my “i heart radio” app.  I searched for another radio app.  That is when I discovered the Stitcher Radio App.

I must say it works pretty good on my iPhone 4.  I have used it a lot, thanks MULTITASKING!  Sticher streams well.  I have used it for a little over a week.  It handle weak data coverage areas very well.  (major fail for “i heart radio“) It streamed nearly perfect during my trip from Louisville, KY to Nashville, TN, surviving many AT&T “Dead Zone” spots.

Also, it has a great selection of programs.  It has everything I could think of that I wanted.  Radio, podcast, news updates…

I really like the favorite tab that let you pick your favorites and push play.  It automatically plays what you haven’t listen to and also refreshes the info when a newer version of your feed has been released.

Sticher has a few bugs, but nothing to annoying.  A few times I had a frozen screen and it crashed once or twice in the past week.  Restart of the app always fixes it.

Lastly, They offer a “Premium Service” but I have yet to see a need for this. It seems like 98% of the programs are free.  So far, I haven’t even wanted any of the “Premium” shows.

So check it out.  Also, feel free to comment below.

Stitcher Radio App Info.

“Stream podcasts or radio stations on-demand to your iPhone, Blackberry, Android, or Palm device with Stitcher Radio.

**v4.0 now supports background listening & multitasking**

You can listen to any one of the 3500+ best news, talk, sports and entertainment podcasts, or tune into the live streams of your favorite local talk radio stations. It’s easy – no cables, no synching. Just pick a topic, start listening and Stitcher will learn your interests, begin personalizing your stations, and help you discover new shows. Or, create a custom station of your favorite podcasts, hand-picked and ordered exactly how you want to listen on your morning commute, your run, or just catching up on your interests.”

(source: Apple App Store | Stitcher Page.)

Download link to Apple App Store:

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Download link to other devices:

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