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Monthly Archives: August 2007
Review of New iMacs
Posted in Hardware, Product ReviewsA few weeks ago, Apple unveiled its newly redesigned iMac computers. AppleInsider published an in-depth review of the new iMac, including several high resolution photos. If you are considering getting an iMac, if you want to be convinced to get one, or if you’re just curious, click HERE to read their review. Source: "Review: Apple’s… Continue Reading
Eight Financial Reasons That Businesses Should Use Macs
Posted in Mac OS X, Mac vs. PC, Switching to MacsBusiness magazines are beginning to realize that Macs make perfect sense for companies looking to save money. CIO magazine published an article explaining in detail the following eight financial reasons that businesses should use Mac OS X: Macs bring a better overall value proposition Macintosh licensing fees are cheaper Mac desktops spawn fewer calls to… Continue Reading
Another Lawyer’s Review of Pages ’08
Posted in Product Reviews, SoftwareLast week, I posted David Sparks’ review of Keynote ’08. Today, he posted the following insightful review of Pages ’08 at MacSparky.com: I was not a fan of Pages 06. I’m sure it was perfectly fine for making brochures and flyers, but unfortunately I never had much need for brochures and pamphlets so there it… Continue Reading
Make That Old Printer Young Again
Posted in Hardware, How Do I ... ?Do you have an old printer sitting around that you would like to use? Back when I was using PCs, I had a Kyocera FS-1200 printer that was great. It produced high-quality pages at a very fast speed — pretty much all you could ask for from a printer. The problem is that there is… Continue Reading
1986 Mac vs. 2007 PC :: Who’s Faster?
Posted in Mac vs. PCToday’s Macs are far superior to today’s PC’s. What about the Macs of yesteryear? I found an article that compared speed tests of a 1986 Apple Macintosh Plus versus a 2007 PC with an AMD DualCore Processor. This comparison found that for the functions that people (particularly attorneys) use most often, the ’86 Mac beat… Continue Reading
Another Lawyer’s Review of Keynote ’08
Posted in Product Reviews, SoftwareI was a big fan of Apple’s Keynote, even before the newest version was released a few weeks ago. I believe that comparing Keynote to PowerPoint gives one a good synopsis of why Macs are superior to PC’s overall. Don’t just take my word for it, consider the following review from my blogging friend, David… Continue Reading
iMac vs. Mac mini
Posted in HardwareI have had several conversations with people over the past few weeks discussing which desktop Mac I would recommend for the law office. I have two Mac minis in my office, but the iMacs are excellent machines. A post today at Mac360 addresses the iMac vs. mini debate. That article concludes that "dollar for dollar,… Continue Reading
MILO MILO, It’s Off to Work Macs Go …
Posted in Online Resources, Switching to MacsIf you are an attorney or other professional who is interested in learning more about how to use Macs in your office, you should check out the Macs In Law Offices (MILO) discussion group. Recent topics discussed on MILO include hardware and software options and ways to most effectively implement them into our practices. Grant… Continue Reading
Apple Announces Updates to Software, iMacs, and More
Posted in Hardware, SoftwareAt a press conference yesterday, Apple announced several significant improvements to its hardware and software offerings. Several of these are significant for attorneys interested in or already using Macs in their offices. Software :: Apple’s office suite, iWork ’08, is new and greatly improved, and it may now be a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. … Continue Reading
How to Use the PC Version of the Fujitsu ScanSnap With Your Mac
Posted in Hardware, How Do I ... ?, TechnologyI previously posted about my fondness for the Fujitsu ScanSnap scanner. What I didn’t mention was that my particular ScanSnap (model 5110EOX2) is actually a holdover from my old PC-using days. I had this scanner for roughly a year before I moved my office to Macs two years ago. Some time after that, Fujitsu released… Continue Reading
The Mac Lawyer Featured in BlawgWorld 2007
Posted in Online ResourcesLast week, TechnoLawyer published BlawgWorld 2007, a remarkable collection of 77 essays from some of the most influential blawgs. I am honored to have two of my blogs, The Mac Lawyer and The South Carolina Family Law Blog, featured in this e-book. BlawgWorld 2007 also includes the 2007 TechnoLawyer Problem/Solution Guide offers a new way… Continue Reading
Microsoft Delays Release of Office 2008 for Mac
Posted in SoftwareAs many media outlets are reporting, Microsoft announced yesterday on its MacMojo blog that it would not release Office 2008 for Mac until January of 2008 instead of its previously announced target of the second half of 2007. However, it plans to begin releasing series of “sneak peeks” in September to reveal some of the… Continue Reading
Which to Buy :: MacBook vs. MacBook Pro
Posted in HardwarePeople often ask me which is better — the MacBook or the MacBook Pro? As I have previously posted, I opted for the MacBook, and I have been very satisfied with my choice. Of course, I do miss the backlit keyboard that comes with the MacBook Pro (and my old PowerBook), but I remind myself… Continue Reading
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