| Review Author: |
Tom_Nichols@URMC.Rochester.edu |
| Platform: |
iOS |
| App or Mobile Website: |
App (link to App Store)
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| Does it require WiFi to work? |
Yes
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| Category: |
Productivity
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| Price: |
$9.99 |
| Special Instructions: |
Remote Whiteboard is the full app, Reader is the view-only app. Whiteboards can be viewed (only) at http://mysyncpad.com/ |
| Tasks or Searches Tested: |
Drawing, erasing, stylus changes, visiting URL listed on the board to view the board, clearing board, export and import of images |
| Design: |
Very minimal user interface, maximizes whiteboard space, no need to switch to another part of the app to change stylus settings |
| Functionality: |
App is stable, can view a room through SyncPad Reader or by entering the room URL into a Web browser which is listed in the bottom right corner of the board, another iPad running the full version can participate by entering the same name of the room |
| Content: |
Whatever is created by the users |
| Other Comments: |
It appears to be laggy when mimicking what is being drawn on the originating user. There are very limited stylus style and color options: only three pen weights and four color choices. The stylus and other options appear alongside the whiteboard without needing to go to a separate options screen. There is no notification of who is drawing on the board; there is no option to specify a name for each user. One can overwrite and obscure or erase others' markings (erase is indiscriminate). There are no zoom options. Cannot use the whiteboard without supplying a name for it and establishing a URL for the room. |
| Reviews from others: |
| Link Description |
IGM on YouTube |
| Link |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mRah8BBvyg |
| Rating: |
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SyncPad
