Comments on: GTD & iPad

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:55:29 +0000

I really like how you have this set up so i downloaded the app but i cannot figure out how to display the Contexts on my ipad. I am on the site and i created the contexts, how do i find them?!

thanks so much!

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:59:52 +0000

Nice article. I have tried many of the apps mentioned in the article and comments. My most recent system included MS Outlook 2010 sync’ed with Apple Tasks. I used Tasks because of the seamless integration with Exchange.

I recently converted to an all Evernote system. There are a few more steps here and there, but the integration and note linking of Evernote more than make up for the extra steps. I wrote a few blog posts about my Evernote system here.

http://tabletproductive.com/evernote-is-running-my-life-on-my-ipad/

– Chris

By: Poliuez

Poliuez — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:32:27 +0000

I’m currently using Beesy for my GTD. It was working quite good I must admit :) http://www.beesapps.com/beesy-ipad-to-do/ I found it randomly and I’m very pleased with it. I can do all my tasks during my day.

By: Kiko

Kiko — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:36:28 +0000

I am using easytask from orionbelt, and find it one of the better. I am still ask myself why this app is not in focus as the other mentioned. It is free for ipad, so no risk.

By: Brent

Brent — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:24:17 +0000

@April – Check out the Omnifocus apps for the Apple platforms. They sync very well across the laptop/iPhone/iPad. I use all three and love them. http://www.omnigroup.com The Omnigroup also has some other well designed, useful programs. All desktop applications have a trial version.

The various Google apps may be of interest (Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs).

Another suite of web-based services are those by 37signals http://www.37signals.com There are iPhone/iPad apps that integrate with the web based apps from them that are made by 3rd parties.

A lot depends on your budget, your needs and personal preferences.

By: April

April — Thu, 12 May 2011 01:04:54 +0000

My husband and I have a plumbing company, 3 kids and somewhat of a social life. We switched to MAC last year and I still haven’t found a good task and project management program. We have a laptop, 2 iphones, ipad. I want to be able to assign him tasks from the office as calls come in, keep track of individual and business projects and to-do lists and of course he needs to be able to add/edit from the field. We are desperate to find a good solution that will sync across all three platforms. Does something like this exists? Thank you for any and all good advice.

By: Adrian Johnson

Adrian Johnson — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:11:28 +0000

Why doesn’t Apple just build tasks capability that syncs as they have notes and job done? As a PC/Outlook person I do not want to be running separate programs on different devices etc. I have iPhone & iPad, but with Tasks synced I would be very happy. I keep posting on Apple website to no avail as yet

By: Kelly Forrister

Kelly Forrister — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:22:36 +0000

Hi Patricio:

I would start with whatever is the easiest learning curve for you. David says paper is the perfect list manager (http://www.davidco.com/podcasts/play/23.html) because there is a zero learning curve on that tool. Grab this free article if you want help on setting up a paper planner: https://secure.davidco.com/store/catalog/ORGANIZING-A-PAPER-PLANNER-p-16162.php

I would personally say start with the iPad only if you have a solid system in place (like OmniFocus) and fully “get” how you would apply GTD to it seamlessly and efficiently. You don’t want the tool slowing you down on the methodology.

Kelly Forrister
Senior Coach & Presenter
David Allen Company

By: Patricio

Patricio — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:22:29 +0000

Hi there I am just setting my system and will do my first processing this week. Do you think I should start with the Ipad from the very beggining or start with a paper based system?

By: Walter D

Walter D — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:15:14 +0000

Brian,

Thank you for the suggestion on how to use the Context field. Buy using the @ and “Project -” syntax I was able to simplify my usage and remove the folder and status columns. Toodledo just became 10x better.