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Monthly Archives: August 2007

Review of New iMacs

Posted in Hardware, Product Reviews

A 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 Macs

Business 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

1986 Mac vs. 2007 PC :: Who’s Faster?

Posted in Mac vs. PC

Today’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

iMac vs. Mac mini

Posted in Hardware

I 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

Apple Announces Updates to Software, iMacs, and More

Posted in Hardware, Software

At 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

The Mac Lawyer Featured in BlawgWorld 2007

Posted in Online Resources

Last 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 Software

As 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 Hardware

People 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