Show HN: free filebased Dropbox synched Tasklist App for iPhone

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Post by vespassassina » Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 11:19 AM UTC

Show HN: free filebased Dropbox synched Tasklist App for iPhone
itunes.apple.com

Re: Show HN: free filebased Dropbox synched Tasklist App for iPhone

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Post by mwdev » Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 11:55 AM UTC

Very cool. Do you have an api? I'd love to push my tasks in mindwallet into this. See my show HN post from yesterday here:

[url]http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2340758[/url]

I'd love to get two way syncing going and dropbox saves is a perfect bonus.

I guess if I integrate with the drop box API I could just start dumping files to the user's drop box and they'd start showing up in your app?

Re: Show HN: free filebased Dropbox synched Tasklist App for iPhone

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Post by moondowner » Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 2:33 PM UTC

mwdev wrote: post #2

Very cool. Do you have an api? I'd love to push my tasks in mindwallet into this. See my show HN post from yesterday here: [url] http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2340758[/url] I'd love to get two way syncing going and dropbox saves is a perfect bonus. I guess if I integrate with the drop box API I could just start dumping files to the user's drop box and they'd start showing up in your app?

Go to https://www.dropbox.com/developers

They have an official API libraries for iOS and as well for Android, Java, Ruby and Python.

After reading the documentation further help can be found in the API Development forum: http://forums.dropbox.com/forum.php?id=5

P.S. You should apply for a Developer Key, and you should implement OAuth authentication (for getting a token for the user who'll use your application).

Re: Show HN: free filebased Dropbox synched Tasklist App for iPhone

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Post by tom_ilsinszki » Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 2:44 PM UTC

How did others feel about the iTunes link?

It started my iTunes as I clicked it (a bit frustrating), but then I thought it might be great for increasing the number of people who buy the app.

Re: Show HN: free filebased Dropbox synched Tasklist App for iPhone

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Post by shawndumas » Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 3:13 PM UTC

tom_ilsinszki wrote: post #4

How did others feel about the iTunes link? It started my iTunes as I clicked it (a bit frustrating), but then I thought it might be great for increasing the number of people who buy the app.

Totally cool with it because the link is transparent in the title.

Re: Show HN: free filebased Dropbox synched Tasklist App for iPhone

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Post by cambriar » Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 4:34 PM UTC

tom_ilsinszki wrote: post #4

How did others feel about the iTunes link? It started my iTunes as I clicked it (a bit frustrating), but then I thought it might be great for increasing the number of people who buy the app.

I'm not a Dropbox user yet, but the integration and simplicity of this task manager is pretty sweet. It would feel more mine with alternative background colors. Great job!

The iTunes redirect bothers me too, it's a bit too intrusive and probably heavy on some computers. I am a iOS dev and my links do the same thing.

Re: Show HN: free filebased Dropbox synched Tasklist App for iPhone

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Post by statictype » Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 5:09 PM UTC

Very nice. I like the way you add new tasks/subtasks by using the edit box at the bottom. I also like that there's no Settings page.

You should probably charge something for this app.

Only one nitpick: Remove the alert box that comes after syncing is complete.

Are you going to add any more feature (reminders or due-dates?).

Re: Show HN: free filebased Dropbox synched Tasklist App for iPhone

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Post by dkokelley » Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 5:26 PM UTC

tom_ilsinszki wrote: post #4

How did others feel about the iTunes link? It started my iTunes as I clicked it (a bit frustrating), but then I thought it might be great for increasing the number of people who buy the app.

Reading on iOS devices will go directly to the app, which I appreciate. That said, I would prefer a transitional page to the developer's site with a description first, and then be given the choice to view the app in iTunes or the App Store.

Re: Show HN: free filebased Dropbox synched Tasklist App for iPhone

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Post by keidian » Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 6:02 PM UTC

statictype wrote: post #7

Very nice. I like the way you add new tasks/subtasks by using the edit box at the bottom. I also like that there's no Settings page. You should probably charge something for this app. Only one nitpick: Remove the alert box that comes after syncing is complete. Are you going to add any more feature (reminders or due-dates?).

I find the alert box is a bit much as well. Maybe change the status icon somewhat to signify if it's in sync or not?

I also got a 404 error when I started it the first time. I'm assuming since it didn't find the NeatList directory that it then created. It may confuse / annoy new users into thinking the app doesn't work right, may want to make that a silent check & fix.

Re: Show HN: free filebased Dropbox synched Tasklist App for iPhone

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Post by vespassassina » Sat, Mar 19, 2011, 6:04 PM UTC

statictype wrote: post #7

Very nice. I like the way you add new tasks/subtasks by using the edit box at the bottom. I also like that there's no Settings page. You should probably charge something for this app. Only one nitpick: Remove the alert box that comes after syncing is complete. Are you going to add any more feature (reminders or due-dates?).

You are absolutely right, the alert box will go :)

Charging for this app: maybe a future, pro version.