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Favourite Android Programs

  • January 26, 2011 15:39

Now that I’ve had a couple of months to play with my Palm Tungsten C PDA replacement, the Android is proving to a be a perfect replacement. Here is what I’m recommending currently as suitable software replacement for my Palm.

Best useful programs:

Note that all these programs are all free or have free versions — I have identified which programs merit the paid version.

  • GotToDo best to do management program I have found and it links to www.toodledo.com so you have on line backup EXCELLENT!!
  • mNote for keeping notes on just about anything. It links to www.simplenoteapp.com as backup and you can use it on-line as well EXCELLENT!
  • WeatherBug the best weather program I have found so far
  • ShoutOUT voice to text program if you are too lazy to type
  • RecordDroid a better voice recording program that is fast to use especially when you want to remind yourself to do something
  • Skype works really well and the next version will have video support
  • Dropbox best program to keep your files synchronized on all the computers you use
  • ExchangeRates to keep tabs on currency
  • Aldiko a good e-book reader
  • StopWatch good for timing how long it takes things to do or as a kitchen timer
  • RunKeeper keeps track of your walks with the GPS. Links to a RunKeeper website allows you to see your walk on a map and keeps track of calories burned etc.
  • IMDb if you like to research potential movies to watch
  • RealCalc best calculator program and does conversions

Games

These are all free.

  • AngryBirds (the free version) excellent time wasting program!
  • Jewels another free excellent time wasting game.
  • RealBlackJack a good Blackjack card game
  • AAASolitair same as the game on Windows

Best Paid Programs

These are useful AND are worth paying for.

  • DocumentsToGo for access to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint – works well with Dropbox
  • Memento for more advanced information tracking. Try the free version first to see if it is likely to be used by you
  • Camera360 as a better replacement of the default camera program. I find the paid version worth it.
  • BCRacer best sailing race tactical software and worth the money

Geeky Software

  • WiFinder does a great job of revealing what Wifi spots are around me.
  • AndFTP does the job of moving files to my computers over the air
  • AnkiDroid wins as a flash card program that works with Linux
  • Blood Alcohol gives a good update on how much fun I am having
  • BP Log for blood pressure and weight tracking
  • ConnectBot as a terminal to my PDA or another computer
  • ThinkingSpace for mind mapping
  • WifiAnalyzer give a nice picture of whats in the neighborhood
  • wardrive gives a neat plot of what Wifi networks are found when you go for a walk in the neighborhood

Finding New Software

  • www.androidzoom.com has the latest software listed – does French too!