"Index Card" for iPad: The best productivity tool for tracking multiple projects.

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I originally purchased the iPad for the purpose of utilizing it as a portfolio for my photography (www.photostudiosonline.com) and graphic design.  If I were contending with paper portfolios, I would need a separate book for each project.  I later realized that my iPad could almost become my electronic briefcase (which, a camera would be nice to capture documents).  I've had the iPad for approximately a month, and I have been searching for ways to integrate the device into my life.  When I purchase a new "smart device" I am always hesitant to spend money on applications that I may never use.  With my iPhone, I'm not concerned about spending money on applications because they typically only cost $1 or $2 and the device is always in my pocket (as are the applications!).

To date, my favorite iPad application is "Index Card" by DenVog.  Imagine keeping multiple index card boxes for different topics, projects, and subjects.  While index cards are awesome, having multiple boxes would be preferred for organizing & separating your content, however, it would become cumbersome as it would require a plethora of storage space in your living and/or work area.  To make matters worse, multiple index-card boxes aren't exactly portable!

"Index Card" by DenVog provides the organizational freedom of multiple index card files, while maintaining the portability of an iPad.

Here's a brief description of it's useable features:

1. Multiple batches of index card files are listed as "projects", so you only see the "project" that you have selected.
2. Different colors can be used for individual index card entries, which I find useful for prioritizing, and critical for "flagging" entries as I would within email.
3. The iPad's screen displays all of your index cards for the "project" that you have open on your choice of:

• A cork-board or solid black background
• List-style view, which is useful for multiple entries.

Additionally, for those who have "DropBox" accounts, Index Card Version 1.2 (release Sept. 24, 2010) also allows you to export your projects to your DropBox folder.

Truly an awesome application!