This post was created using Google docs for Android on a Galaxy S smartphone. As I explore my options for creating content on the go this seemed like a great solution and it’s free.

The Google Docs service is also cloud based which means I can work on my document back on my home computer without messing with disc swaps or bluetooth transfers. The creation of a doc on my smartphone was just like typing a text message.

The editing of the document through the google app was limited. There was no way of bolding or editing the text format. The document was going to end up my home computer anyway, and I can edit quickly through the full Google doc web site. As a quick and simple method for creating documents on the go I would say this is a great solution.

The Google Docs app is going to get much use this summer as I travel. This would be a great app to add to the cheap Android tablets as the screen size would be a better experience for touch typing. As I use this app more and more it has started to grow on me, I do think I can get many projects completed with Google docs. If you have an Android phone then make sure to download the Google doc app and you will have a great office suite for free on your smartphone or tablet.

If Google could just add spell check and the ability to format text then you would not need to do a final edit on your computer. There are a few other office suite products for Android that cost from $8.00 to $15.00 that might have a few more features, but aI guess if you can live without the fancy extras you can get a lot done with Google docs and the best part is that it is free.

As I spend more time on the go and not sitting in front of my computer I needed to find some mobile solutions. If I could turn my down time when I am on the go or just sitting at a Starbucks in to something productive it would add to my income. As most of the work I do is content creation for my various web sites and blogs it would work out well if I could get more done.

The challenge when I am on the go is having the right tools. In the past I have used a good old fashion notepad and just written down my thought to edit later when I get to a computer. The use of a notebook is a great way to organize ideas, but then I have to enter my work into the computer to post online.

What I would like is to use my Smartphone for writing and then edit on my computer at home when I get a chance. If half the work is inputted then it would be easier to make changes and get my content posted to my sites.

There are many solutions for word processor or office suite products for my Android phone. Now all I need is to get the right program and my ideal scenario would allow me to write on the go.

With so many tools available on my Smartphone I know I could be doing more with this technology.

My first attempt at going mobile and getting more done will start next week. The first step is to create a to do list and then start completing the task that I have set for myself. If I can organize myself first then I will have better grasp of what I need to do.

Once I get into the flow of working on my Smartphone I will start using it more and in time I think this will increase my productivity and income.

This year Santa arrived a little early and dropped off a new Pandigital eBook reader. The unit has a 7 inch screen and uses full color. The Pandigital has Android built-in which makes this more of a tablet then an eBook reader. The unit does feel nice and does not have that cheap feeling to it. The built in apps have everything a user would want out of the box. You get a browser email and yes eBook reader app. The built in WiFi worked well even at a distance form the router. The nice thing is that you can also sideload apps on the device. The reader does not have a marketplace, but you can find lots of apps that will work without much trouble. The easiest way to add content is to use a PC or Mac to fill an SD card with folders and files. Once you have your videos music and pictures on an SD card the Pandigital does a great job of handling various media types.

The screen is nice and bright and scrolling with my finger was not a problem. You do get a stylus that you can use to tap and navigate with, but I found the touch response was for most part good. If you are looking for a cheap tablet PC or eBook reader then I think the Pandigital will be a nice addition and at the low price these things sell for you do not have much to complain about. The device should not be compared with an Apple iPad as it is nowhere as feature rich, but for what it is you do get a lot for your money and at under $200 it’s a nice unit to surf the web or catch up on emails and Facebook.

There are many sites with hacking tips for the Pandigital and it might be possible to get more out of this low price tablet with a little effort.

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The Samsung Galaxy S has a great size display for reading eBooks. With the larger screen reading an eBook is not hard on the eyes. The two eBook reader apps I tied were Amazon’s Kindle and Kobo. These eBook apps were easy to use and had a large selection of books. If you want to read on the go then this is a cheap alternative to buying a dedicated eBook reader. With a smartphone running Android you can start reading in under a minute. The Amazon Kindle app was a bit better then the Kobo app, the pages turned with just a swipe on the Amazon app. With the Kobo app I found I had to swipe the screen a few times to get the page to turn.
The book stores for both services carried a large number of books. The Amazon Kindle store did have better pricing. The price was constant at $9.99 which I found to be a fair price for an eBook. The Kobo store also had many titles starting at $9.99, but it seemed they did price a little higher then Amazon. If you buy a Samsung Galaxy S then make sure to test out these apps. You can find many free books in both stores and they download very quickly to you phone via wifi or 3G.

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The Adobe PDF reader is also available for smartphones running Android. The next test will be to read eBook that I downloaded in PDF format. Overall I was very happy with my reading experiment on the Samsung Galaxy S and would buy more books. It took just a few days to read a full book on the Samsung Galaxy S about the same amount of time that it takes to read an eBook on my Sony Reader. One thing I liked about having an eBook reader app on my phone was that I could read when I had some spare time. It’s nice to pull out the smartphone and start reading while waiting for an oil change or in line for coffee.

The news on CNN today is that Verizon is running low on Google Android based phones. The HTC Incredible and the Motorola Droid have been selling at a very fast rate. It could be the customers who want the iPhone are tired of waiting to get it through Verizon and are willing to go with the Droid phones. With so much bad press for the AT&T network and all the drop calls it looks like Verizon is picking up many new smartphone users who just want to make a  call and get online without any trouble from the network. If Apple is planning a Verizon phone it will still be many months away from hitting the Verizon network. Even with the modified phone for the Verizon network it looks like Verizon users are very happy with Droid. There is also talk of a new Motorola Droid 2 which will further enhance on the already feature rich original Droid. It’s a great time to pick a smartphone and there are many choices, but many will still prefer the Apple iPhone on AT&T. Let’s see how much Droid phone usage increases this year. The Android OS has now appeared on all major mobile networks and is growing as users share their experience with friends and family.

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This is one of the coolest little devices I have come across in a long time. The TwitterPeek Mobile is a device that allows anyone in the US to send and receive Twitter posts where ever they may be. The device does not need a WI-FI spot or signal instead it works through a cellular network and best of all there is no monthly fee’s. You just buy the TwitterPeek device for $199.95 and the service is included free for life. Now that seems like a great deal. If you spend lots of time on Twitter on a mobile phone then you might be adding up extra data charges. The TwitterPeek device is also a backup device if ever your stuck and need to Twitter this device can be a life saver. There are many people that make a serious income from using Twitter and the added value of being able to connect where ever they might be is worth the cost of this device. Now the bad side is that you will have another device to carry around, but if you Twitter from events this little device might just be the right choice. It’s nice to see a device devoted to Twitter and I think with unlimited usage at no charge it just clinches the deal.

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The news is out the new Palm Pre is coming to Bell Canada. This is the only other mobile phone network that has been confirmed for the new smart phone. The new Palm Pre is said to be a real challenge to Apple’s iPhone.

The features that are included can seriously make this the next big smart phone. With the ability to multi task and slide out keyboard, business people are going to love the productivity of this unit. There are many things that you can do with the iPhone to run a business on the go, but the Palm Pre looks like a better option. With built in Wi-Fi and fantastic looking web browser that you can actually use. There are some many cool features on this phone from the camera to the live TV option. The details have not come out like price and what plans are going to be available. If it’s priced like the iPhone or lower then Palm might have a big hit on their hands.

With more and more gadgets fitting into our mobile lifestyle working from anywhere is no longer a dream. If you have an online business you can take your office anywhere you want. With iPhones Blackberrys and the new netbooks you can almost do any type of online work. This post for an example is being writen at Starbucks on my Asus eeePC a small little laptop that has every program I need to make money on the go. No longer do you need to waste time when you are away from your home office. The goal of this post is to have you think about what little jobs you can get done while you are on the go, and I also have a challenge. Would you be able to work a week with only your mobile gadgets. If you are up for the challenge try working for a week only while away from home. In the first few weeks of January I will add a post about this topic which you can leave a comment about your experiences and challenges getting work done on the go.

The business community has been using Smartphones for awhile now, example Blackberry. With the new crop of Smartphones like the iPhone and Samsung Instinct, many small business owners can also get work done on the go. Since I live in Canada the iPhone was not an option as the cell company Rogers has a monopoly on the phone, and very expensive data rates.  The only other choice I had was either go with a Blackberry also more expensive for data or get a Samsung Instinct. The prices offered by Bell Canada for this phone were very reasonable. The data plan was only $10.00 for unlimited mobile browsing and I added a cheap $20.00 phone plan as I do not use my cell for to many calls. The data plan was what I wanted and the price was right. The Samsung Instinct has a limited browser, you can see full HTML pages just not like the iPhone. The other problem with the phone is that some web sites crash the browser and it restarts the phone. Other then that the phone work great and has many features. This phone allows me to check my email and update some of my blogs while I am out. Since I do not need to look for a wi-fi spot this has saved me a great amount of time.

If you have a business that depends on the Internet or email then get a good Smart phone it will save you a great amount of time. Having the Internet on my phone has also saved me money when shopping, I can look up a price and know right away if the store is giving me a deal or not.  As a Canadian I sure do hope more cell phone companies startup  as Rogers has the only GSM network. If we get a second company with GSM then prices might go down and Apple might ditch the evil Rogers.