I've tried to find utility in apps like this, but they don't do much for me. What do you do with it? It'd be a little more useful if I could attach additional text or a link or *something* to nodes.
Hi Brad,
I had the same feeling when I first heard of mind mapping apps. It's a great idea, it looks nice, but what to do with it? After reading about it online I realised many people use it to "outline" bits of information that they plan to use as ideas/topics when they start writing. You enter text in MindNode, organise it the way you like and then export it for importing in an other app (writing app).
Others will use it as reminders or checklist, or even project management. The good thing about it is you can use it the way you want.
That's interesting. I think I'm going to give it a try and see how it turns out. It might be something useful for the various photography projects I'm working on. The only grey zone I can see for now is how to deal with a mind mapping app and OmniFocus at the same time? Food for thoughts..
Cheers!
Norm
I can speak only for myself.
They are good for following up the brief flashes of insight one might have. Quite often I develop a core idea and then I get various bubbles of thought around it.
I have no problem remembering the core idea, but all the various bubbles, that seemed even more brilliant than the central concept dissolve into the abyss.
Mindnode makes sure I get all the details.
Hi Robert,
From your experience, do you use this kind of app mostly on the Mac (i.e. desktop/laptop) or on iOS devices? MindNode covers all platforms, but how is it used in real life situation?
Thanks for your input!
Norm
The difference in usability is not between the Mac and iOS as it is between everything else and the iPhone.
Creating mind-maps to outline an idea is fun on the iPad and an easy way to prepare to write a longer essay on the Mac.
The iPhone app I use passively, only to view what I created earlier on other devices.
A note taking app like Clear or Vesper is better for the iPhone.
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