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Secrets looks to be for Android only. Not much use to us iPhone guys....

For iPhone users I highly recommend mSecure. Stores all sensitive information and is encrypted.

I use Dropbox as well Good Reader for my iPad.

I just finally started using Evernote a bit more. It syncs with Outlook which is nice.

And Lightsaber is one of several apps on my phone and iPad that are there for the sole purpose of keeping the kids happy......

Ya, the mustache ride thing did not go over as well as I had hoped.

Back on topic, Wifi Analyzer is another app on my phone that I find very handy.

Just downloaded "drop box" and "evernote"

AWESOME!

Cool. Check out Sugarsync too. I use Dropbox and Evernote every day. I like Sugarsync cause they give you 5 gigs free and it does automatic sync from your phone.

All the great posts and all I remember is "stay home and drink beer while SHE shops"

Scan2pdf: allows you to take a photo of say blueprints you can't seem to get your own copy of and then turn it into a PDF you can print back at your office.

I second Scan2PDF. Nice to be able to save a map/blueprint or a note the customer gave you. I then put it in DropBox or Evernote and add it to the customers information in ACT.

Speaking of ACT, I use CompanionLink to sync my contacts and calender with Google, which updates my phone. When I get to a customer site, I just log in and out via my Droid.

Pandora is nice...

AndFTP is a nice way to sync with an FTP site.

Bria softphone for Droid. Use it when I'm around the office to tie into our phone system.

SIP-Driod as a general free softphone.

Not business related, but I really like YouVersion for the Bible. You can select most any translation you want. "No Pastor, I'm not texting while you preach..."

I really like having a construction calculator around. When my last one got stolen I was able to download an app from the same people who made the old one. Measure Mastor Pro from Calculated Industries.

A office calculator app is also nice.

Of course, you must have Kindle on your phone. When you get stuck at a site waiting for someone else, you always have something to read.

TiKL- Touch 2 Talk- is a nice walkie talkie app. Works well for testing cables.

As Travis mentioned, Wifi Analyzer.

As my buddy Tim said, PDANet is nice. 2 Years ago I paid 60/month for an air card with Verizon. Then went with Virgin Mobile for $40/month. Now I use my Droid when needed for no extra charge. (BTW, I really like Virgin Mobile)

"Documents To Go" is pretty badass...even the free version. I have a very, very early version of their PDF reader which takes the (sometimes difficult to read) formatted and pdf-encapsulated text into clean cleartext for super readability. I don't know about you, but my arms are getting shorter these days.

I mean, who cares about the free Adobe Reader if you're constantly scrolling or using zoom gestures to read stuff when, at least while you're mobile, you can otherwise get the straight dope legibly! There are even PDF to audio readers out there, for FREE.

But if you want to view PDFs in their native format and don't care for "Documents To Go" (essentially "Microsoft Office" for Android phones), the I'd recommend "Android PDF Reader". Clever name, huh? It's hosted at sourceforge.net

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And BTW, if you downloaded the Geico BroStache app, the super secret keyword for unlocking additional mustaches is "dawg" (without the quotes).

Larry, have you tried out HeyTell, which works on pretty much anything...even Blackberry?

No, Tim, I haven't tried HeyTell. I'll put that on my list. Thanks.

For PDF's, I like ezPDF Reader. I think it cost 99-cent, but does everything you mentioned. Plus, you can highlight and even write on the document.