5 Portable & Productive Apps
By: Entrepreneur's Startups, Entrepreneur.com
Sometimes it's a waste of time to buy a laptop when a smartphone or tablet will do. Here are alternative tech tools to consider.
Bento ($4.99)
Works on: iPhone, iPad
What it is: The portable version of FileMaker's personal database.
What it does: Manages contacts, tracks projects and plans events.
Pros: 25 customizable database templates, iTunes-style search and integration with other apps.
Cons: Probably most helpful when synced with Bento's desktop software (about $50). Some restrictions to how much you can customize the app.
Verdict: Type As will love the ability to keep all their notes and lists in one place.
Dropbox (Free for 2 GB, $9.99 A month and up for more)
Works on: Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad
What it is: A virtual hard drive.
What it does: Lets you save a Word doc, photo, PDF or other file to Dropbox so you--or a colleague or client--can access it from another device.
Pros: It beats carrying a thumb drive or e-mailing stuff to yourself or clients, especially monster files.
Cons: Not all clients will want to install Dropbox, but they still can access files via a secure web portal.
Verdict: A convenient, inexpensive way to share and sync files.
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