Using an iPad for entering data in the field

Hi
As part of my work, I inspect Porsches (www.findaporsche.com) for potential buyers.
At the moment, I use a clipboard and paper and pen. However, much of the information could be entered quickly into an iPad - VIN, registration number and so on - while other checks are tick boxes - lights, brakes and so on.
Once data is entered, I'd then want to be able to print out a smart-looking report for the client, either directly from the iPad or, more likely, from the Mac.
Can anyone suggest any apps that I could use? I've looked at Bento but, while this could work for the inputing, I'm not sure it would allow the data to be reformatted into a report. It's the sort of thing Filemaker will do, but I don't think Bento for iPad data can be exported to Filemaker.
Any help much appreciated!
Phil

you could try filemakerGO in the app store. it's from filemaker and should be able to do what you want, provided you already have Filemaker (which it seems you do)... you could also look into a web interface outside of an app which would allow you to do the same (but you would have to create yourself or have someone create it for you)

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