1. chiefbroski's Avatar
    I hope the mods sticky this The mods stickied it!...Crackberry needs it.

    I'll keep it simple:
    GOOGLE=APP WORLD
    WEB APPS= APPS


    The playbook, like other tablets, can take advantage of web-apps! I'm going to name a few in hopes other members can post some links to some great apps built on HTML5, Flash, HTML, PHP or w/e....

    I'm trying to show people that we can get 98% of the apps we need when we go online, AND for free!

    Don't forget to add shortcuts to the links on your Homescreen to make them feel even more like apps!

    Let's get started!
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    Remote desktop

    Logmein
    Thanks to sk8er_tor!

    So far I can't many that work, however, there is a client app to download in App world:P

    Instant messenger and social media

    Welcome to Facebook - Log In, Sign Up or Learn More WORKS.
    Meebo — Together is better WORKS.
    Hahlo 4.2.2 WORKS. Thanks to ealvnv!
    Google Plus Thanks to djenkins6!
    Hahlo for twitter Thanks to ealvnv!
    Trillian - IM, Astra, Windows Live, Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo, MySpace, AIM, Email, and more! Thanks to OmiMessiah!
    Words With Friends on Facebook | Facebook Thanks to Overshadow417!
    Gtalk Thanks to cmcichon!

    Video Chat:

    www.imo.im WORKS, although video chat is a little tricky to set up. Audio works great!
    AV by AOL - Let's video chat!WORKS! Thanks to Michelle!

    Torrents:

    Download torrents from the web. Fast. Easy. WORKS.

    Convert pictures or videos:

    youconvertit Online Media Converter Converted a jpeg to a GIF. And converted an AVI to a MP3. WORKS.

    Games:

    Play Free Online Games at Onlineflashgames.org WORKS!
    Games - Free Online Games at Addicting Games! WORKS!
    flash-games.net WORKS!
    Play Free Games Online at Armor Games WORKS!
    kongregage.com WORKS!
    Tower Defense Games Thanks to luigigosc!
    Orisinal Winter Bells Thanks to Dave1701
    NY Times crossword Thanks to sf18443!
    Western Shoot Online Game Thanks to Bravo-_-!
    Jones in the fast lane Thanks to bbs168!
    The Scruffs game Thanks to d3adcrab!
    Tag Galaxy Thanks to d3adcrab!
    Games - South Park Studios Thanks to d3adcrab!
    Spot the difference games Thanks to Darlaten!

    ...and pretty much ANY site with flash games!

    Documents:

    Online Software Hosted in the Cloud - Office 365 - Microsoft WORKS!
    docs.google.com WORKS!
    Write In Private: Free Online Diary And Personal Journal | Penzu WORKS!

    Presentations:

    280 Slides - Create & Share Presentations Online
    WORKS!
    prezentit.com WORKS!

    Drawing and photos:

    Photo editor online - Pixlr.com edit image WORKS GREAT!
    Aviary - Powering the World's Creativity WORKS!
    www.sumopaint.com WORKS!
    Photo Editing, Photo Sharing | Photoshop.com WORKS! Thanks to TheScionicMan!

    Tracking/Organization software:

    DAYTUM
    WORKS!
    Checklist Thanks to yzf.shaun!

    Podcasts:

    Welcome to Bands.com
    Stitcher Thanks to 701!

    Ebooks:

    Download them and convert to pdf and then transfer to PB....OR

    Read Easily - Ebooks Online Library WORKS!
    Kindle cloud reader Thanks to RoboticGolem!

    Music and Radio Streaming:

    Last.fm - Listen to free music with internet radio and the largest music catalogue online WORKS!
    Shoutcast Thanks to RoboticGolem!
    My Music Cloud Thanks to diegonei!
    Pandora Radio - Listen to Free Internet Radio, Find New Music Thanks to dave1701!
    Groveshark (Now works since Groveshark updated their site!) WORKS!

    Postcards and photo effects:

    - Every day new photo effect! WORKS!

    Multiple user document editing:

    www.titanpad.com WORKS GREAT!

    File sharing:

    Upload, sync, host, and share files for free - Uploadingit
    WORKS!
    Dropbox - Simplify your life WORKS!

    You can also use the Box and DropBox apps for FREE available in App World!

    Photo uploading:

    TinyPic - Free Image Hosting, Photo Sharing & Video Hosting WORKS!

    Maps

    Nokia Maps Beta Thanks to Gerii!

    Random web apps:

    monofaceWORKS! Thanks to TheScionicMan!
    Aerial Virtual tour of New York City, USAWORKS! Thanks to TheScionicMan!
    Art of Stars in HTML5 - NakshART Thanks to TheScionicMan!
    Build your own kaleidoscope Thanks to TheScionicMan!
    Tablet Friendly - Your Tablet's Favourite Site! Thanks to abiator!
    TV Listings Thanks to sf18443!
    Earthquakes in last 7 days Thanks to sf18443!
    Google Bookmarks Thanks to EdS817!

    Apps for kids:

    Poisson rouge (french games) Thanks to kojita!

    Those are just the few of the tens of millions (not a mere few hundred thousand..) of web-apps that are a common platform for any modern browser! This is the cloud, this is the future and the playbook is headed in that direction.

    EDIT: It would be great if we all could help each other find out which are the best web apps we can use. Please point out if certain links don't work, and it would be great if you could find other ones that do work with the Playbook!

    EDIT 3: Updated again, december 1st 2011. Keep em coming.
    Last edited by chiefbroski; 12-12-11 at 12:45 PM. Reason: updating the list :D
    07-13-11 10:56 AM
  2. san4berry's Avatar
    can't get skyfex to launch, says OS in incompatable.
    07-13-11 11:40 AM
  3. chiefbroski's Avatar
    Thanks! Some of those links do need to be checked. I didn't have time to go through them all as I'm at work.
    07-13-11 12:35 PM
  4. Ittles's Avatar
    Great idea, this should be s stickey. Thanks for posting. www.Dropbox is a good file management, access from PB,phone,pc.
    chiefbroski likes this.
    07-13-11 01:49 PM
  5. Mojoski's Avatar
    FYI: Java Applets are not currently supported on the Playbook, so BitLet won't work..
    chiefbroski likes this.
    07-13-11 02:08 PM
  6. enixon's Avatar
    Web apps do not equal apps...

    They aren't even remotely close to being in the same ballpark.
    07-13-11 02:17 PM
  7. Lumute's Avatar
    www.sumopaint.com works beautiful (photoshop like app)

    adobe online has also a version of photoshop too but you need to register and I believe its limited to jpg images I think...
    chiefbroski, Siiid and muzeek like this.
    07-13-11 02:41 PM
  8. togardergrosse's Avatar
    For games, I would recommend Kongregate. And make sure you use the mobile version
    Because most flash-based website usually needs mouse or physical keyboard. So it will spoil the fun..
    07-13-11 03:01 PM
  9. knightfall's Avatar
    Instant messenger and video chat? www.imo.im
    I can't test this out where I am, but will this work with the PlayBook for sure? Have you tested it? I see Skype as an option to login, so, did you just post an answer to the Skype users who are dying for an app for their PB?
    minico24 likes this.
    07-13-11 03:26 PM
  10. cmcichon's Avatar
    I had this in its own thread from a few days ago, but I think it would fit in here. Its a direct link to the Gtalk widget and makes the interface on the PB browser pretty nice:

    http://talkgadget.google.com/talkgadget/m

    Enjoy!
    07-13-11 03:35 PM
  11. TheScionicMan's Avatar
    07-13-11 04:00 PM
  12. Michelle Haag's Avatar
    Another video chat option: AV by AIM - Let's video chat!
    JPMorgan_ and pkcable like this.
    07-13-11 04:09 PM
  13. chiefbroski's Avatar
    The bodybrowser in google doesn't work yet either, sorry. The playbook doesn't have 3D WebGL support yet.
    07-14-11 06:48 AM
  14. chiefbroski's Avatar
    I can't test this out where I am, but will this work with the PlayBook for sure? Have you tested it? I see Skype as an option to login, so, did you just post an answer to the Skype users who are dying for an app for their PB?
    Yes, I have tested with skype with imo.im with sarfari and the playbook and the audio works perfectly with <0.3 second lag.
    The video, is apparently a little trickier but you can make it work. You have to select the playbook camera and few other things to do. Not sure. I believe there is a thread on crackberry somewhere about how to get this working.
    07-14-11 06:54 AM
  15. Draconianfire83's Avatar
    I enjoy goofy stuff and have been using www.newgrounds.com to find flash videos, games, wierd gadgets and what not... Search for Interactive Buddy, much stress relieving fun!
    dancadman and randalj327 like this.
    07-14-11 11:52 AM
  16. ealvnv's Avatar
    07-15-11 12:07 AM
  17. bbs168's Avatar
    if you've ever played Jones in the fast lane, here's a flash port that runs nicely on the playbook..

    http://home.broadpark.no/~kboye/jones/jones.html
    07-18-11 06:38 PM
  18. belseat's Avatar
    but the playbook browser doesn't multi task. you can't have multiple tabs in the browser running different web apps at the same time. so i can't have imo.im open and running while i'm surfing the web. so we do need apps, or better browser multitasking.
    kbz1960 likes this.
    07-19-11 03:02 PM
  19. d3adcrab's Avatar
    some flash based stuff to enjoy on the pb

    The Scruffs game: unofficial site

    interesting hidden object game

    Tag Galaxy

    excellent 'can your ipad do this?' site

    Games - South Park Studios

    southpark games work pretty well in full screen (those that dont need key input)
    07-22-11 07:55 AM
  20. OniMessiah's Avatar
    07-26-11 01:19 PM
  21. dosto's Avatar
    IMO, some "web apps" work better than others on the Playbook.

    For instance, the Box.net interface is easier to navigate on the PB than the Dropbox interface. Personally, I use Dropbox more than Box, but the ease of use of Box on the PB has me considering switching back to Box.

    I agree that the PB browser really helps, but I'd still like to see some additional business class apps on the PB.

    I'd like to see scanning and printing capabilities on the PB.
    diegonei and slackerberry like this.
    07-29-11 09:10 PM
  22. Darlaten's Avatar
    If your a fan of hidden objects or spot the difference games, then you owe yourself a favour to check out DifferenceGames - The place to find spot-the-difference Flash games

    These are the same people who produced some apps that are already available for the Playbook like the Robin Hood: Twisted Fairy Tale spot the difference game that has received excellent reviews.

    Every game that I have tried on their website, which uses flash, works well in the browser of the Playbook - just double click it to run full screen - and the best part is is that they are all free.
    08-03-11 12:47 AM
  23. Gerii's Avatar
    Nokia Maps Beta

    This is a competitor to Bing and Google Maps which works quite well in Playbooks browser. It allows you to plan a route (driving or walking), browse the map in different views (normal, satellite and transport) and should be able to detect the GPS position if you allow it in the options of the browser.
    It also has multitouch zoom which is a bit laggy but still works better than the free Google Maps apps that are available on AppWorld.
    08-09-11 02:47 PM
  24. kbz1960's Avatar
    None of the web IM's work well cause they always sign out and take forever to sign back in.
    myself.london likes this.
    08-09-11 02:58 PM
  25. sk8er_tor's Avatar
    www.logmein.com works on the PlayBook. I've been using it to log in from my PlayBook to my work PC.
    08-10-11 05:20 PM
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