Okay, Dragon Dictation is just a slicked up version of Siri. Maybe they're cousins in a fantasy series! And they were both educated in a cave by a nomadic grandmotherly type who couldn't spell, either. I digress . . . Actually, Dragon Dictation is kind of fun. Since I like to write, and my aging thoughts are often fleeting, I could see using it on a personal basis.
But on to another option in Thing 5 - Springpad! It is fun and useful and easy and efficient, and I'm actually sharing it with coworkers tomorrow. As a work tool, I think I will utilize a few of the notebooks, especially if I start making it a habit. Admittedly, I'm still a bit of a pencil and paper gal when it comes to note taking and making, but I see so much merit in shedding my pocketfuls of Post-its and other bits of important papers. The "Task" notebook would certainly be helpful in the work place. I've already got quite a few tidbits recorded in the "Quick Notes" section, as well. It seems to have functionality for collaborating in a nice, informal fashion, too. On a personal note, I think I could use it for many of the things Springpad suggests (vacation notes, recipes, lists, lists, lists! I think I am as addicted to lists as I am to pockets!). I didn't especially like the "Books" part, though. As with so many apps, they just are a variation of something that another app or site does (i.e. Good Reads, etc.). Nonetheless, I am thus far enjoying Springpad.
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