Home » editorial » Currently Reading:

The iPad Workflow

March 23, 2012 editorial No Comments

ipad_3by Catherine L. Tully

Well it finally happened. I got the new iPad. And I think it’s going to change my workflow.

What does that mean?

Well…for starters it makes me mega-portable. I have a great, small Dell laptop (XPS), but it’s still heavier than the iPad. And the battery is gone on it too. The iPad’s battery will last me more than my laptop did and then some. They say 10 hours. That’s four more hours than my Dell gives me. Impressive.

Also travel suddenly becomes easier. I can just tuck this little gem into my bag and go. Now that’s exciting…

I know I’ll need to add some things to make it fully functional for my lifestyle as a freelancer. For example–a keyboard is a must. I won’t be able to type on the screen for any length of time. Also I’ll need a case that can prop it up so I can use it on the go. Still, both seem like a small investment to make for the ultra-portability it will give me.

I’d like to toss it out there to readers…do any of you work on an iPad (or have you)? If so, what do you think? Am I doomed to be disappointed, or will I still be smiling ear to ear three months down the line…..

Do tell!
Managed Web Hosting by Liquid Web

Support Our Troops

Show some love with the Support Our Troops yellow ribbon decal.

Hire Us

Joe Wallace and Catherine L. Tully are currently available on a limited basis for lectures, talks, coaching and mentoring on the business and craft of freelance writing.

They also do consultant work on a per-project basis for websites, small businesses, and corporations on everything from website content to social media. Please send a detailed e-mail to editor (at) freelance-zone (dot) com and allow at least 24 hours for a reply.

Follow Freelance-Zone on Twitter

Subscribe to the FZ RSS Feed

Freelance-Zone RSS


Get Facebook Buttons

A Writer’s Digest Best 101 Websites for Writers Site

Privacy Policy

Freelance-Zone.com uses a privacy policy similar to Google's. Read our privacy policy for more information.

Comment on this Article:







Related Articles:

Tools of the Freelance Trade–And An Announcement

November 16, 2012

by Joe Wallace I’ve been investing quite a lot of cash recently in the tools of the freelance trade. For me that means a lot of different things including professional grade microphones, studio monitors, recording equipment and other necessities. I haven’t given up writing, not by a long shot, but I’ve added multimedia producing to [...]

Your Freelance Lifestyle

October 21, 2012

by Catherine L. Tully Freelancing can mean a hectic schedule–which can then translate into unhealthy living patterns if you aren’t careful. Scheduling interviews, juggling deadlines and trying to run errands in-between may mean skipping meals, grabbing fast food and passing on exercise. But it doesn’t have to. Here are five top tips for staying healthy [...]

iPad or Laptop for Back-to-School?

August 6, 2012

If you’re a parent, your freelance income has to cover a lot of school expenses for your children.  Here are some important considerations before you spend money on a tablet computer for your back-to-school offspring. These tips are courtesy of DealNews.com, who invited me to excerpt their full list, written by media editor Jeff Somogyi. [...]

Short & Sweet vs. Long & Detailed

May 25, 2012

by Catherine L. Tully Which kind of writer are you? Most of us fall into one of two camps–people like me who can’t seem to add length to a piece to save their lives and… People like my co-editor, Joe, who have to trim and cut to fit a word count. Everything I write comes [...]

Blogger Advice: Are You Guilty Of This?

March 7, 2012

by Joe Wallace Last night I read yet another blogger advice post telling people how to make their blogs an “internet sensation”. By the time I was done reading it I was so annoyed that I threw my laptop across the room counted to ten and said pleasant things to myself in an effort to [...]

Office Genie

The Well-Fed Writer