Forget all those mid- and low-end reviewed products. We've grabbed the highest-rated products on MacLife.com for the month of April and crammed them all into one place.

It's like having pie for dinner and dessert.

 

iBooks for iPad

 

This app will change how I read books--and that’s coming from a guy who got his first job in high school to fund his book-a-day habit. These days, I literally have thousands of books in my house, and my wife is turning cartwheels at the thought that my iPad might be where the newcomers are stored.

So am I. iBooks is that good, and this app is one of the core reasons I’m convinced that Apple has created the first device that could realistically replace paper as the main medium for consuming the printed word.

 

 

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iWork for iPad

 

iWork will go a long way to making you more productive with the iPad, though it's unlikely to entirely replace its Mac equivalent. Some scaled-back features and the absence of built-in printing are the biggest limitations of the iWork apps, but on a whole, you're getting a tremendous value for $29.97.

 

 

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Mirror's Edge for iPad

 

Ignore the Mirror's Edge story and just enjoy the ride. Expressive animation and concise controls add up; you physically feel this game as much as you play it.

 

 

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Yamaha EPH-30

 

For the price, Yamaha’s EPH-30 earbuds offer great sound quality and comfort. They’re also easy to insert and remove, making them great for first-time users of in-ear ‘buds.

 

 

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Armpocket Sport 20

 

This little fanny pack for your arm keeps your music pumping and your credit cards and keys safely zipped in when you’re on the run.

 

 

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Bento for iPad

 

Bento for iPad omits a few important features and doesn't take enough advantage of the screen size. But the productivity-driving database software's soul is intact; Bento still catalogs and sorts data in ways that can organize your world.

 

 

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Geometry Wars: Touch

 

Still, while we wouldn't call it a perfect re-creation of the excellent shooter franchise, Geometry Wars: Touch is still a very strong offering on iPad, presenting the tried-and-true arcade-style action without the need for a console or television.

 

 

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Brushes iPad Edition

 

Free drawing apps for the iPad like Doodle Buddy and Draw For iPad are okay for quick sketches, but Brushes can take your finger-painting to the next level.

 

 

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Real Racing HD

 

Though the core content is the same, Real Racing HD's iPad upgrade makes it an even stronger app than before, resulting in one of the best gaming experiences on the device to date. Get used to these screens -- we bet you'll be seeing Real Racing HD a whole lot more once Apple starts putting third-party apps in its iPad ads.

 

 

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Worms HD

 

Even with its shortcomings, Worms HD remains fun, addictive, and a worthy successor to its series. The weapons are interesting, the tactics can be as casual or as involved as you let them be, and the humor is still there. The application ran without a hitch during our tests--Team17 is off to a great start.

 

 

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Epicurious Recipes & Shopping List

 

Excellent recipes at your fingertips, what’s not to like? But be careful not to drip anything on your iPad.

 

 

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The Sims 3: World Adventures

 

World Adventures is a really superb expansion pack, and this fresh, imaginative experience proves that EA isn’t content to churn out formulaic accessory packs. It certainly strikes just the right balance between new gameplay twists and plenty of content for the avid collector.

 

 

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1Password for iPad

 

1Password is our favorite Mac password manager, and it works nearly as well on iPad as on our desktop.

 

 

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Kanex iAdapt 20

 

We prefer the convenience of the Kanex because it’s nice to have one adapter that handles both audio and video.

 

 

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