OnLive has just released their iPad app in the App Store called OnLive Desktop that allows users to access Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint running remotely on a server where Windows 7 is running.

It also allows you to access some Windows applications such as Notepad, Calculator and Paint.

OnLive Desktop includes the following features:

Instantly view, edit and create documents using actual Microsoft® Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Easily transfer files between OnLive Desktop and other devices

Experience high-performance, instant-response PC applications

Interact with lag-free animation and video

You can either use your existing OnLive account or create an account for free to use the iPad app. OnLive offers different service plans such as OnLive Desktop Standard, which is available for free but depends on availability of server capacity, OnLive Desktop Pro starts at $9.99 per month, which gives you priority access and other benefits. It also offers a plan for Enterprise users.

The iPad app is available for download for free and you can download it for free using this App Store link.

AllThingsD’s Walt’s Mossberg’s reviewed the OnLive’s Desktop app. You can check out the video below:

Let us know what you think about the iPad app in the comments below.