While I love my iPhone to the core and I strongly believe that it’s the best smartphone of all times, I have to admit that it’s after all a phone and not a replacement for a PC or a Mac. None the less, there are a number of apps which allow users to remotely access their Windows or Mac machines and use [...]
While I love my iPhone to the core and I strongly believe that it’s the best smartphone of all times, I have to admit that it’s after all a phone and not a replacement for a PC or a Mac. None the less, there are a number of apps which allow users to remotely access their Windows or Mac machines and use them from anywhere anytime. Splashtop Remote Desktop for iPhone & iPod touch is one such marvelous app which makes great use of the iOS touch interface to allow users to remotely control their Mac or PC.
As with most other remote access apps, the server component of Splashtop Remote Desktop is a free download. The iPhone version as well as the iPad app for Splashtop Remote costs $1.99. iPad users can try a free version which supports connections up to 5 minutes. A quick look at the pricing of other similar remote desktop tools tells a story of its own – LogMeIn ($29.99), iTeleport ($24.99), Mocha VNC ($5.99). Clearly, Splashtop is priced much lower than several of the better-known remote access apps on the App Store. Still, is it worth the price? Let’s dive deep in to Splashtop Remote Desktop.
First things first, the installation of app as well as the server component is pretty simple. The app has a neat UI which lists the Macs and Windows machines on your network using the Wi-Fi capabilities of your iOS device. The user interface is intuitive and there’s plenty of in-app help to make sense of how iOS gestures map to various PC/ Mac controls. I particularly like the three-finger tap gesture which lets me toggle between smooth and sharp video modes and switch display between multiple monitors. Most enterprise users use docking stations with multiple monitors so having an app which can seamlessly switch displays is a blessing in disguise.
Based on whatever I’ve seen of the app till date, there are no obvious issues or major bugs and everything works as described. Of course, calling it a Flash-enabler on iOS platform is a longshot. None the less, it’s a handy app for business users who want to keep their PCs and Macs in their pockets.
Try it out and I can bet that you won’t be disappointed. Splashtop Remote is available at App Store for $1.99. It supports both iPhone and iPad. You can go ahead and download it via this direct iTunes link.
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