The Glade 4.0

Just got an IPad because it plays well with my navigation software.

Any recommendations for basic apps to put on this pretty thing?

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My initial basic recommendations, regardless of long-term use are Dropbox and Goodreader. They give you a great general purpose file structure.

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Pocket (or Evernote, if you want to go down that rabbit hole)
Dropbox
Chrome Remote Desktop
Kindle
Comixology
Skitch
Genius Scan
Snapseed
Facebook Messenger/Google Hangouts
Netflix
Hulu Plus
Audible
Spotify
Skype
Google Inbox (if you use Gmail)

Yea, if you already have, or might possibly have any investment in the Google Play app world, you should try, as much as possible to start with apps that work on both platforms.

If you are using it primary on the boat, consider reader apps with offline capabilities (i.e. Amazon, etc...).

Dropbox and other cloud storage solutions, including iCloud, require internet connectivity to use them, so don't forget to keep offline/local copies of important files you may need.

I'm personally not a big apple product user, but like you, I have a somewhat proprietary use for an iPhone5S. The form factor and some of the apps available make it an ideal cycle computer. All of the capabilities of a dedicated Garmin unit, plus the added benefit of being a small, pocket friendly smartphone.

One last tip, you might want to consider an external battery and charging cables, and possibly a solar charger for it.

I've had good luck with Anker's products for this.
http://www.ianker.com/

That's why I like GoodReader combined with dropbox.

Can set up certain folders to sync and store offline in Goodreader, connected really any cloud storage.

So, for instance, I can have it sync all my ebook PDFs to the app when I have a connection.

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OverDrive for borrowing library books.

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Overdrive is also great if you have cards at more than one library. I've got 4 different libraries saved in it to check out books from.

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The AppShopper app is really good for finding apps that are on sale and apps that are trending in popularity (usually because they are on sale). It's a great way for finding new apps.