iPad App of the Day - TieSight

TieSight
Claus Zimmermann, 3.6 mb, $1.99
(for the iPad 2)

A very handy sight for those dressing to impress, especially for that job, date, wedding, other formal occasions.

Simply use the front camera of your iPad 2 with this app, you can match the unmade tie. With simple instruction, follow each step as you match the progress to the pattern on screen. To ease process even further, use your voice to turn to the next step. There are four tie types to learn - the Windsor, the Four Hand, the Pratt, the Half Windsor.

Overall, a simple program that makes good, practical use of the iPad. $1.99 is a fair price for those looking to save time from the Googling and asking.

iPad App of the Day - Fluidity HD

Fluidity HD
Nebulus Design, 3.9 mb, Free (2.99 full version unlock)

A pleasant, yet trippy way to stare at something. This is the lava lamp that flows by your touch, controlling the flow of the ever changing HD vibrant colorful fluid. It's nice, calming, yet addictive. This is free, but with the $2.99 full unlock you can also add special audio or allow an outside projection through a special cable to your iPad. Perfect for that next freak out.

iPad App of the Day - Red Laser

RedLaser Barcode Scanner and QR Code Reader 
Occipital, 3.7 mb, Free

Actually, this app is built for the iPhone and iPod. However, RedLaser can be downloaded, perfectly used on the iPad 2 (using its camera).

I recently tried out RedLaser for my massive collection of books in storage. But, I was lacking decent WiFi and that is when I discovered the best features of this cool (and free!) app. RedLaser can scan and save the UPC barcode numbers while offline. Scanning is quick, simple and very responsive to the iPad 2. You can put the scanner on its "multiple" option, allowing faster scanning. Save the list and go online later to uncover the info from a variety of resources, including the going prices - great for online selling research. The list then can be exported to your email for easy sharing.

The RedLaser works on pretty much everything modern that has a barcode - toys, food, DVDs, whatever. Information can come from local places for price comparisons, or from the popular online markets. Its reliable, easy to use and fantastic for the iPad's long running battery, a necessity for all-day scanning  projects.