With Father’s Day just around the corner I figured it would be helpful to roundup a list of 11 PlayBook apps that might appeal to your dad. Sure, there’s still plenty of time to decide on what gift(s) you’d like to get him, but perhaps one or more of the following apps will suit your father.
Digital Caliper Measuring Tool App
Use this app to measure items with precision. Simply place an object on your PlayBook screen and measure away. It’s capable of measuring in either millimeters or inches so it can also be an effective conversion app.
Click here to purchase and download Digital Caliper Measuring Tool from BlackBerry App World.
Activity Log Pro App
Here’s a neat little time management app so your dad can keep track of his day to day routines. It’s very easy to customize and generates useful graphs too.
Click here to purchase and download Activity Log Pro from BlackBerry App World.
Retirement Countdown App
This PlayBook app helps your dad count down the days to his retirement. To begin the countdown he can either enter his current age and age he would like to retire or simply enter an exact date.
Click here to purchase and download Retirement Countdown from BlackBerry App World.
Travel Puzzle App
Does your father enjoy puzzles? If you answered yes then here’s a fun little puzzle game he might like. Solve the puzzles to find out the locations of where the photos were taken.
Click here to purchase and download Travel Puzzle from BlackBerry App World.
Notes App
Most of us need to take notes, some more often than others. Either way this is a simple and convenient note taking app your father can use to enter anything from phone numbers to task reminders.
Click here to purchase and download Notes from BlackBerry App World.
Conversion App
If your dad needs a quick conversion app to figure out things like how many cups are in a gallon or how many meters are in a mile then he’ll enjoy using this!
Click here to purchase and download Conversion from BlackBerry App World.
Currency Star App
This is a real-time currency converter for worldwide currencies and also includes forex rates. If your dad is looking to invest or perhaps take a vacation then this app can help him work out totals with a few simple taps.
Click here to purchase and download Currency Star from BlackBerry App World.
Cooking Substitutions App
Does your dad enjoy cooking? If so you might want to check out this app which helps provide a list of substitutes for certain ingredients which is helpful if he forgot one by accident or perhaps just wants to try something new.
Click here to purchase and download Cooking Substitutions from BlackBerry App World.
TaskMemo App
This is a powerful task management app for the BlackBerry PlayBook to help your father stay on top of his to-do-list. It even provides information on percentage of completion for individual tasks and there are 10 different skins to choose from as well.
Click here to purchase and download TaskMemo from BlackBerry App World.
Fill ‘Er Up App
The advantage of this app is it helps you keep track of your vehicles fuel efficiency and performance. Would you like to know how many miles per gallon your vehicle is getting? Simply enter a couple of details including amount of fuel and total kilometers on your vehicle and this app will do the rest.
Click here to purchase and download Fill ‘Er Up from BlackBerry App World.
Easy Agenda App
It’s a busy world out there and it can sometimes be difficult to stay on top of things, unless of course you have a useful app like this that helps you keep track of daily events, times, dates and schedules.
Click here to purchase and download Easy Agenda from BlackBerry App World.