Programs for iPad: Calendars - Google Calendar client for

Synchronize calendars and contacts via iTunes procedure is quite archaic in its essence, the same thing can be said about the various crutches synchronization within a wireless network. It is necessary to think globally. And in doing so have Apple and paid service Mobile Me. At the same time if you think globally and economically, it will serve as a substitute for the highly popular Google's tools.

The AppStore has a modest number of client programs for Google Salendar. One of the prettiest is the Calendars app from Readdle Inc, known for a file combine ReaddleDocs. We try to understand what is good in the Calendars and consider as an alternative to iOS 3.2.1 standard means.

Working with Calendars begins with filling of two fields - the user's mailbox on Gmail and a password to it. Actually this and the limited initial configuration. After these steps, the program immediately synchronizes with the online calendar.

If we compare the appearance Calendars with iCal, you can note their similarities. The layout of interface elements clearly borrowed. This is a positive moment, do not have to get used to the transition to Calendars. Calendar of Apple seems to be more tactile, but in comparison with their competitors on the AppStore, Calendars seems most convenient and pleasant to look at.

Calendars (Readdle Inc)

iCal (Apple Inc)

We turn to the Calendars capabilities for working with events. Set up a meeting, you can simply touching the day, in this case, appear to quickly enter the menu, where you must enter only the name. It is convenient when there is no time to enter the full details of the event. Add the missing information at any time.

The second way to create a record - by "+" button. Menu allows you to select general header, to determine the time span of the event, or to extend its length for the whole day. Just below is the graph marks the location and address of the planned.

Belonging to a particular calendar entries specified under Calendar. Adding reminders via sms, email or beep will not allow skipping meetings or important business. Column Description makes sense to add a recording, not trapped in one of the categories. The Attendee attach details of persons to be notified about upcoming events via email. The last menu item allows to set "repeatability" recording, great for birthdays and anniversaries.

Calendars available in the unique environment of applications of this kind can drag events by using Drag & Drop. Quite often scheduled events are transferred for a few days, in this case it is enough to win over the record to the desired day and continue working.

It would seem that everything you need and even more available to work with the calendar. Just do not see the search, which in iCal on the most visible place. The Calendars he too is switching to List tab opens the possibility to search by events and their contents.

Excellent program, very nice and easy to clone iCal Google Calendar. Its only advantage over the regular calendar in a convenient setting, the programs are very similar.

Those who have no desire to pay for this quality, but paying customers, it is worth trying to connect to the service directly iCal calendar through Google Sync, the basis of which MS Exchange. instruction simple and will be understood by advanced users in the appendage you get the synchronization of contacts. Be careful and do not rush to setup Google Sync now offering delete all calendar entries and contacts on the iPad or iPhone.

page Calendars in the AppStore (6.99 $)