After never being very satisfied with the online mind mapping software that I have tried – finally some intuitive software that my seven year old can use. ithoughts HD cost £6.99 but does exactly what it says on the tin. The iPad is perfect for mind mapping as ideas can be shifted around the page in a very straight-forward and playful way, no clunkiness. For anyone interested in visual representations of their ideas I would definitely recommend this.
Interacts neatly with Dropbox.
Export maps as pdf, jpg or a whole menu of other file types.
Hyperlink content with ease.
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Lydia Arnold 
Interesting post Lydia, wondering if the technology has anything to do with it as well. With visualising the ipad as a different tech than a comp?