iWork on the Go
The suite of iWork products for the iPad contains excellent mobile versions of Pages, Keynote and Numbers.
You won’t have the exact features and capabilities as on your Mac, but at a low price of $9.99 each, these productivity apps are well worth the download.
On first glance, you’ll see that Pages is very similar to the full Mac version. As you can imagine, its main limitation is in the onscreen keyboard. Unless you are exceptionally skilled at tapping on the little keyboard screen, or if you only plan to use Pages for simple edits, you’ll want to get a small wireless physical keyboard to use with Pages mobile. You also can’t have multiple windows or multiple documents open simultaneously, which could cut down on your word processing productivity. Despite these minor limitations, for a go-to application to read and edit documents, Pages has all the capabilities that you will need.
You won’t have the exact features and capabilities as on your Mac, but at a low price of $9.99 each, these productivity apps are well worth the download.
On first glance, you’ll see that Pages is very similar to the full Mac version. As you can imagine, its main limitation is in the onscreen keyboard. Unless you are exceptionally skilled at tapping on the little keyboard screen, or if you only plan to use Pages for simple edits, you’ll want to get a small wireless physical keyboard to use with Pages mobile. You also can’t have multiple windows or multiple documents open simultaneously, which could cut down on your word processing productivity. Despite these minor limitations, for a go-to application to read and edit documents, Pages has all the capabilities that you will need.
Numbers is the surprisingly powerful star of the whole iWork bundle. Once you get used to using the onscreen keyboard to access various features and functions, you’ll see the same powerful spreadsheet tool that you are used to with the full Numbers version. Apple created a unique input panel for the mobile version of Numbers that is intuitive and very simple to use.
Keynote, a naturally visual program, makes a very smooth transition to the mobile world. Many people even feel more comfortable using the mobile version exclusively, since all the user input is touch-based which naturally encourages people to make very visual presentations. The iPad itself is also the perfect way to show your presentations on the go. No matter where you are, your presentation is just a swipe away. It can be easily connected to larger screens or conference room projectors.
Our overall recommendation? The productivity from each of the three iWork apps are well worth the small price tag. Even if you only occasionally use the apps to read and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations, they are essential apps to have in your business portfolio.
For questions about your iWork or any other aspect of your mobile device, contact us at 888-813-5558 or support@cranstonit.com.
Keynote, a naturally visual program, makes a very smooth transition to the mobile world. Many people even feel more comfortable using the mobile version exclusively, since all the user input is touch-based which naturally encourages people to make very visual presentations. The iPad itself is also the perfect way to show your presentations on the go. No matter where you are, your presentation is just a swipe away. It can be easily connected to larger screens or conference room projectors.
Our overall recommendation? The productivity from each of the three iWork apps are well worth the small price tag. Even if you only occasionally use the apps to read and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations, they are essential apps to have in your business portfolio.
For questions about your iWork or any other aspect of your mobile device, contact us at 888-813-5558 or support@cranstonit.com.