I just misunderstood you is all, I thought you were saying it couldn't use it

I'll have to try out D2G then...

About documents to go...

I have a Box.net account set up and an excel spreadsheet uploaded. i can access the box.net no problem from within d2g, but how do i get it to save locally to the ipad so i can use it when not connected to the internet? i hit the save button, and then when the menu popped up i hit the right button that looked like a download option to me, but it didn't store it locally.

Nevermind, I figured it out...

One thing so far for sure...d2g is much laggier. You can't just scroll up and down documents....my 26kb excel spreadsheet has to render every page...like it's not cached or something. And that's locally.

Originally Posted by PhilipJFry

My wife and I are talking about Docs to go right now. I have a question. If I have the VGA adapter, will Power Point files in Docs to Go display on a projector, so I can use the iPad to teach class in the same way I could (I believe) use Keynote. Or does the Docs to Go version not do this?

Not to be a pain, but does anyone know the answer to this question?

I'm not 100% sure but I don't think that's a function of the app but rather of the iPad.

Thanks for the replies. The main issue I have with us not being able to easily save back in native doc or xls format is problematic. I'm assuming I can save back to google docs or other cloud computing site? Also, are we able to email from the d2g program?

The person asking about using vga and seeing d2g etc...? I don't know, but what I've been reading is that it's actually an app issue. I initially was disappointed to find out that connecting the iPad to an HDTV or projector doesn't work like a laptop with anything on the laptop screen automatically showing up etc... Netflix is a good example of an app that now allows full connection using via or composite cables. So my guess is for now it will not work, but this may change as long as the developer wants to allow it etc....

My final concern is that although d2g has been around forever it doesn't sound like they are as receptive to users as other companies.

I've decided to buy it for 11.99 since it's on sale and if it works, it'll be nice to have as an app. Wish me luck!

Please can you write a review? I'm really keen to get an office suite of sorts on my iPad today and would like a recommendation or warning about this app.

Thanks!

If you need to export into Office formatting, D2G is about your only choice, especially if you need Office 2007 functionality. The interface and design isn't quite as nice as the iWorks suite, but I need to export my spreadsheets back to my PC. I didn't realize they didn't export to XLS when I bought the apps the first day I had the iPad.

d2d is far from perfect, but it is IMHO the best available. The interface is odd, and not easy to get around in. But, it really is quite powerful, and you can edit docs back and forth to your PC/Mac with ease.... especially with a supported cloud app. And for the money, heck there are games on the iPad that cost more than it does...

The perfect solution would be a version of MS Office for the iPad, with cloud support. But even if MS made one (they won't) it would be at least $50.....