As I head into break I wanted something I could use to hold and read files (pdfs, docs) on my iPod Touch. The screen is a little small for my old eyes and I prefer to mark on documents as I read, but there are situations in which just reading will do. Apps for the Touch are less than $10 so using something a few times is acceptable.
I looked at two apps – FileMagnet and DataCase. Reviews (Appletell) had similar things to say, but the approach was a little different. FileMagnet makes use of software loaded on the computer to transfer files and a Mac will recognize DataCase as a shared device. My original interpretation of this distinction was that the Touch had to be tethered – a reading error on my part because both use wifi.
I purchased DataCase. I could not get the app to work at the office. UND requires email authentication for wifi access. Even if the computer and the Touch have access, the computer does not see the Touch. Perhaps the port matters – beats me. I had a feeling that it was the weird authentication requirement and when I got home I found there was not a problem. Drag and drop worked to move files from my computer to the Touch.
Nice product – easy to use and the visual appearance of the content is of high quality.
