Top 10 Must Have iPad 2 Apps For New And Existing Users

Perhaps you just got your iPad 2 and you want to know what must have apps to get that are the best, most popular or the ones that are the best to start off with.  Here are 10 of the most essential iPad apps that will get you started.

10 Must Have iPad 2 Apps

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If you just got your new iPad 2 or if you just bought a used one and are wondering what the must have apps might be to start out with, then we have some essential ones you can grab which will get you started off on the right foot.

1.  Flipboard

Flipboard for iPad

This is a must have iPad 2 app because it’s one of the best ways to display all your social networking such as Twitter, Facebook, and now Instagram in a magazine-style view that is absolutely incredible.  Flipboard is free.

2.  Pages

Pages

If you do any word processing or want to make amazing documents then you will want to get a copy of Pages.  This is one of the best ways to compose letters, memos, documents, reports, etc and there are plenty of amazing templates you can use that are built right in.  If you head over to Facilisi, you can get hundreds of additional Pages templates.  Pages is $9.99.

Pages - Apple®

3.  Dropbox

Dropbox

Dropbox is a must have iPad 2 app as it is one of the best ways to store all your documents, files, music, and videos.  There are over 50 apps that work with dropbox and they give you 2GB free storage so it’s the perfect way to get started with cloud storage. Dropbox is free.

Dropbox - Dropbox

4.  Penultimate

Penultimate

Penultimate is one of the best must have iPad 2 apps for news users and it’s an essential app if you like taking notes or sketching down ideas.  You can sketch out just about any idea, draw diagrams, web pages, flow charts or just brainstorm.  I use it daily.  Penultimate is $1.99.

Penultimate - Cocoa Box Design LLC

5.  CNN

CNN

If you like to read the daily news, then the CNN app is a must have for your new iPad 2.  It loads super fast on the iPad 2 and it gives you the news in one of the best layouts I’ve seen in a long time. It also includes videos and covers everything from World news to technology to entertainment.  The CNN App is free.

CNN App for iPad - CNN Interactive Group, Inc.

6.  Brushes

Brushes

Want to experiment with painting on your iPad?  This is hands down one of the must have iPad 2 apps if you want to experience doing any kind of art or just seeing the capabilities of the new graphics.  If you get serious about painting then you might also want to check out this special iPad stylus brush you can now get.  Brushes is $7.99 but well worth it.

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7.  Epicurious

Epicurious

An essential iPad 2 app for anyone that likes cooking or food.  Epicurious definitely is the app to check out.  It has thousands of full color recipes, advice, videos, and instructions.  Epicurious is free.

Epicurious Recipes & Shopping List - Condé Nast Digital

8.  Night Stand HD

Night Stand HD

Another must have iPad 2 app is Night Stand.  The iPad does not come with an alarm clock but that’s OK because this app is a huge improvement over the standard clock app on the iPhone.  Night Stand is a full alarm clock app that can even let you wake to your favorite music.  Best of all, it’s only $1.99.

Night Stand HD - Alarm Clock - SpoonJuice

9.  Weather +

Weather +

An essential iPad 2 app for all your weather needs. It has full screen videos, updates, forecasts and is full of features. It’s only $1.99 and you can also download it for free on your iPhone since it’s a universal app.

Weather+ - International Travel Weather Calculator

10. Netflix

Netflix

If you do not subscribe to Netflix then this essential iPad 2 app may change your mind.  You can watch streaming movies, new releases, and TV shows over Wi-Fi or 3G.  It’s the perfect companion to the new lighter and thinner iPad.  The app is free and it’s $7.99/month to subscribe.

There are 10 must have iPad 2 apps that show off the best parts of the iPad and help you get stuff done as well as stay informed.  Explore these and then decide what others you might want once you get the hang of the iPad and see how it can not only be the perfect consumption tool but a great tool for your business or school.

If you run into problems and need help, here is our guide on troubleshooting your iPad 2.

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