Favorite apps while at the Lake

ChasesIslandOkie · 07-17-2012, 12:27 AM

So, I know many of us come up here to get away from our screen-filled lives...but sometimes there are certain bits of technology that are so darn handy they are hard to let go of.

What are some of your favorite and most handy apps you use on your various mobile devices while you're up at the Lake?

Blue Thunder · 07-17-2012, 05:43 AM

At the top of my list is the Intellicast HD weather app. I use it on my IPad and it is very handy on those days when severe weather is a possibility.

BT

NoRegrets · 07-17-2012, 07:35 AM

Shoot, I thought we were going to talk about appitizers on the lake.

My favorite phone app is the power down feature!

upthesaukee · 07-17-2012, 07:39 AM

...I was going to say scallops wrapped with bacon.

spider22 · 07-17-2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoRegrets

Shoot, I thought we were going to talk about appitizers on the lake.

My favorite phone app is the power down feature!

That is funny and I agree

JMR · 07-17-2012, 08:38 AM

Although I sympathize with the Powerdown idea, BoatUS has a free app that with one touch sends an request for an emergency tow based upon your GPS location. Not a bad thing in an emergency.

Now if we could get pizza delivered to the islands with one touch.....

ishoot308 · 07-17-2012, 08:48 AM

My favorite app has to be Shazam... My wife is still trying to figure out how I know every song that comes on the radio no matter how old or obscure!

Dan

loony · 07-17-2012, 10:50 AM

Tapatalk for viewing this forum on an iPhone or iPod touch

John A. Birdsall · 07-17-2012, 11:33 AM

Breakfast on the third sunday of every month at Alton's Masonic Temple.

BroadHopper · 07-17-2012, 01:15 PM

That must be a popular app as I see too many skippers staring at their crotch at speed.................

Gatto Nero · 07-17-2012, 02:58 PM

Star Walk is pretty cool for the iPad

Webbsatwinni · 07-21-2012, 07:00 PM

Skyview for Iphone

It shows all of the stars, constellations, satellites, planets and their paths. We have spent hours with the kids on the deck looking at stars. You can click on almost any of the items and it provides information and history of each.

Just be careful, many people have taken it and started walking around and have almost fallen off the deck.

Island Girl · 07-22-2012, 08:00 AM

Winni lake map, Evernote...jot down lists on my iPad that I can read on my phone at the store, Kindle, Solitaire, Camera.

For the other apps, cheese and grapes.

IG

NoBozo · 07-22-2012, 06:26 PM

My favorite APP at the lake is a good book....sitting on the dock... or on the porch..in PAPER. Just sayin:

NB

dippasan · 07-23-2012, 07:29 AM

Sound Hound is a pretty fun App.
If you are a music lover, download Sound Hound for free.

If you are at a party, restaurant or just listening to the radio and hear a song you like, tap on the Sound Hound app and it will listen to the music and tell you what the song and artist are. You can also download the song right from the app if you want to.

Pretty cool.

Rich · 07-23-2012, 02:17 PM

Radar Now is my favorite app on the lake.

It shows real time weather radar. I check it everytime I head out on the water.

Slickcraft · 07-23-2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich

Radar Now is my favorite app on the lake.

It shows real time weather radar. I check it everytime I head out on the water.

Agree with Radar Now. I also have On Guard Weather Alerts, will sound the alarm should there be a severe thunder storm warning for example. Will poll for alerts your choice of every 5, 15 or 60 min. You can also select what types of alerts it will alarm for.

07-17-2012, 12:27 AM	#1
ChasesIslandOkie Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 26 Thanks: 9 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Favorite apps while at the Lake So, I know many of us come up here to get away from our screen-filled lives...but sometimes there are certain bits of technology that are so darn handy they are hard to let go of. What are some of your favorite and most handy apps you use on your various mobile devices while you're up at the Lake?

07-17-2012, 05:43 AM	#2
Blue Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern MA & Frye Island/Sebago Lake, Maine Posts: 947 Thanks: 249 Thanked 348 Times in 155 Posts	At the top of my list is the Intellicast HD weather app. I use it on my IPad and it is very handy on those days when severe weather is a possibility. BT __________________ " Live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come"

07-17-2012, 07:39 AM	#4
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,595 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,448 Thanked 1,978 Times in 1,079 Posts	Beat me to it... ...I was going to say scallops wrapped with bacon. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

07-17-2012, 08:38 AM	#6
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Apps Although I sympathize with the Powerdown idea, BoatUS has a free app that with one touch sends an request for an emergency tow based upon your GPS location. Not a bad thing in an emergency. Now if we could get pizza delivered to the islands with one touch.....

07-17-2012, 08:48 AM	#7
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,192 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 5,255 Times in 2,039 Posts	Shazam My favorite app has to be Shazam... My wife is still trying to figure out how I know every song that comes on the radio no matter how old or obscure! Dan

07-17-2012, 07:35 AM	#3
NoRegrets Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hudson - NH Posts: 408 Thanks: 233 Thanked 212 Times in 88 Posts	Shoot, I thought we were going to talk about appitizers on the lake. My favorite phone app is the power down feature!

07-17-2012, 10:50 AM	#8
loony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Tapatalk for viewing this forum on an iPhone or iPod touch

07-17-2012, 11:33 AM	#9
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	app Breakfast on the third sunday of every month at Alton's Masonic Temple.

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07-17-2012, 01:15 PM	#10
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,568 Thanks: 3,199 Thanked 1,099 Times in 792 Posts	Bonehead App That must be a popular app as I see too many skippers staring at their crotch at speed................. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-17-2012, 02:58 PM	#11
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 697 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	Star Walk is pretty cool for the iPad __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

07-21-2012, 07:00 PM	#12
Webbsatwinni Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon Ct and Rattlesnake Island Since 2007 Posts: 610 Thanks: 180 Thanked 137 Times in 72 Posts	Skyview for Iphone It shows all of the stars, constellations, satellites, planets and their paths. We have spent hours with the kids on the deck looking at stars. You can click on almost any of the items and it provides information and history of each. Just be careful, many people have taken it and started walking around and have almost fallen off the deck.

07-22-2012, 08:00 AM	#13
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Apps Winni lake map, Evernote...jot down lists on my iPad that I can read on my phone at the store, Kindle, Solitaire, Camera. For the other apps, cheese and grapes. IG __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

07-22-2012, 06:26 PM	#14
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	My favorite APP at the lake is a good book....sitting on the dock... or on the porch..in PAPER. Just sayin: NB

07-23-2012, 07:29 AM	#15
dippasan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hooksett NH and Sleepers Isl Posts: 392 Thanks: 287 Thanked 190 Times in 83 Posts	App Sound Hound is a pretty fun App. If you are a music lover, download Sound Hound for free. If you are at a party, restaurant or just listening to the radio and hear a song you like, tap on the Sound Hound app and it will listen to the music and tell you what the song and artist are. You can also download the song right from the app if you want to. Pretty cool. __________________ Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity

07-23-2012, 02:17 PM	#16
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,242 Thanks: 70 Thanked 344 Times in 234 Posts	Radar Now is my favorite app on the lake. It shows real time weather radar. I check it everytime I head out on the water.

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