Chapter  14

On the Go with iWork

In this book, we've discussed apps that can help you get organized, let you communicate with others, or enjoy media in the form of music, books, videos, and photos. Now we're going to talk about three apps that turn your iPad into a powerful work platform.

The three apps are Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, together known as iWork for iPad. These Apple-produced apps can be purchased in the App Store for $9.99 each, and they provide much of the functionality that productive workers need while they're on the go. With that, we'll add a caveat: for serious work, you should consider using your iPad to remotely control your “real” work computer. Apps such as LogMeIn Ignition and iTeleport make this possible, although ...

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