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On May 9, 2012, at 7:55 PM, Harry Brown wrote:

Hi all,
Well folks, here's an article about some uses for the IPad.
If there are more than there are on this list, please let me know what they are, and I'll add them. You can also forward this article to all IPad users you know, so if they have more things that can be done on the IPad, I'd love to know them so I can add them to the list as well!
Harry
Cool uses for your iPad

Kim’s columns, 2/5/2011

When Apple released the iPad, many wondered how they would use the tablet. We've since discovered that it's great for:

1. Reading

2. Playing games

3. Watching videos.

But uses for the iPad are nearly limitless. Here’s more:

4. Restaurants are using the iPad in place of menus.

5. Hyundai replaces the owner's manual with an iPad for some car models.

Here are some of the more unique uses for the iPad.

6. Assistive communication

The iPad is a valuable tool for parents of children with autism spectrum conditions. In fact, it can help anyone with a condition that affects language. At $190, the Proloquo2Go app isn't cheap. But compared to similar solutions, it's a bargain—even considering the cost of the iPad.

Proloquo2Go is designed to assist with communication. Users build sentences by tapping images on the screen. The app can conjugate verbs automatically. Then, the user simply taps to have the sentence read out loud. It has a built-in vocabulary of more than 7,000 items. And sentences can be stored for later use.

7. Credit card processing

The iPad can also be used as a point-of-sale system. Some stores and restaurants have developed their own apps. The apps allow them to replace cash registers with iPads. Now anyone can use the iPad to process credit card payments.

The Square app works with a dongle that reads credit cards. Both the app and the dongle are free. Square charges 2.75 percent of sales. You can customize the app by adding products. Then, tap a product to add it to a sale. Or, simply enter the information manually.

8. As a second monitor

 It never hurts to have a little more screen real estate. But maybe you don't want the hassle of adding a second monitor to your computer. The iPad can be used as a second monitor. And it doesn't take much work.

All you need is Air Display, ($10) on your iPad. You'll also need to install a free app on your Mac or  Windows computer. Both the iPad and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Then use the iPad to view program windows. Or, use it as an input tablet!

9. Home automation

It's no surprise that the iPad can control your home entertainment system. But, it can do much more than that. You can use it to control your home automation system. Turn appliances on and off. Control your lighting and your heating or security systems.

You'll need an app that works with your particular home automation system. And, features will vary from app to app. Start at the manufacturer's site. Or search the App Store for "home automation" or the name of your system. You'll find many apps. For example, iHome Touch works with X10 devices; Indigo Touch works with X10 and INSTEON hardware.

10. Apps to help drivers with:

A. Navigation

B. Roadside assistance.

11. Flight controls

You probably wouldn't imagine that there are apps to help pilots. In truth, The iPad is a valuable tool for pilots. In fact, the iCub aircraft incorporates an iPad in its instrument panel. The iPad includes a number of apps to help pilots.

The apps can also be purchased individually from the App Store. For example, there's ForeFlight Mobile HD, ($75 yearly), which provides access to radar, flight rules and airport maps. There's also MotionX GPS HD, ($3), which provides advanced GPS tools.

12. Doctors are using it to monitor patients' vitals.

13. Attorneys are using it to select jurors.

 

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