The Mac Lawyer : Ben Stevens : Using Macs In The Practice Of Law

If you have an interest in or need for a timeline program, you should check out MacSparky's review of Timeline v.2.0 from Bee Documents.  His review gives this program an enthusiastic "thumbs up" and he includes step-by-step directions to create your own timeline in a flash, and he also has made the review available by audio on The Mac ReviewCast Episode 139.

If you like what you see, you can download a trial of Timeline from the developer's website by clicking HERE.  The developer's website also has a very nice (and short) video demonstration.  A full license costs $40, but if you use the discount code "MACSPARKY" during checkout, you can get 15% off through the end of January 2008.

Source:  "Review - BeeDocs Timeline" by David Sparks, published at MacSparky.com.

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I would like to wish all of my readers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.  I hope that each of you find many iPods, iPhones, MacBooks, and other Apple goodies under your tree this year and that you are able to take some time to pause and enjoy this special time of the year.

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Two articles were published last week that discuss how the iPhone is gaining marketshare with businesses.  These articles acknowledge that the iPhone is a viable (some would say superior) option to the Blackberry, Palm, etc., which have been popular for many years.  If you have not already gotten an iPhone for yourself, you may want to check out these articles:

• "Think Business Doesn't Care About the iPhone? Think Again." by Seth Weintraub, published at Computerworld
• "Apple iPhone Winning Corporate Fans Despite Flaws" by Jim Finkle and Scott Hillis, published at Yahoo!Finance

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Earlier this week, I listed several reasons that Windows users don't switch to Macs.  Today, I present the following reasons from the same author that Windows users are switching:

1. iPod/iPhone  ::  If you've ever used iTunes, then you know how easy Mac programs are to use. 
2. Apple Stores  ::  Spend a few minutes in your local Apple Store, and you'll quickly see firsthand just how fast and easy to use the Macs are.
3. The Ads  ::  Most of the ads are very well done, and they extol the virtues of the Mac experience perfectly.
4. Mac Users  ::  Smart Mac users are slowly and quietly converting their family, their friends, and everyone they meet to Macs.
5. Macbooks and Macbook Pros  ::  Macs comprise about 5% of the overall computer market share, while they comprise about 17% of laptops sold.  Macbooks and Macbook Pros are very competitively priced right now, and in many cases, are cheaper than a similarly equipped PC laptop.
6. Vista  ::  While Vista is the best operating system Microsoft has ever developed, but it still suffers from viruses, spyware, Microsoft control, limited hardware support, and lack of (useful) bundled software.
7. Design  ::  Macbooks and Macbook Pros are a thing of beauty. iMacs are now better looking than ever. Apple knows how to design their products, and they know how to sell you on the design.
8. Security  ::  Macs don't get viruses, and for now, there is no need to run any additional security software on a Mac.

 Source:  "8 Reasons Windows Users DO Switch" by Steven Leigh, published at AppleMatters.

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For all those Mac users who wonder why Windows users continue to suffer needlessly, consider the following possible reasons, written by a self-professed "die-hard Windows user" to made the switch:

1. Ignorance  ::  Most Windows users are extremely uninformed, thinking they'll have to "re-learn everything" and that nothing will be familiar. They do not know that Macs are much easier to use and most tasks can be done intuitively.
2. The Office  ::  Since most businesses still use Windows, people think that they have to stick with it for work brought home.  However, it is now easy to work across platforms or to even run Windows on their Mac when all else fails.
3. Hardware  ::  Many Windows users might be resistant to the thought of upgrading an entire computer instead of replacing individual components.  In light of the falling prices and advances in technology, many users want to upgrade more frequently anyway.
4. Price  ::  Windows users think that Macs are more expensive than PCs, but new Macs are very comparably priced to similarly equipped PCs.
5. Lies  ::  Apple takes lighthearted jabs at Windows in its commercials, but Windows users might interpret this as stretch the truth a bit about its competitors to get business.
6. Windows Bashing  ::  When Steve Jobs berates Vista and Microsoft instead of touting the features and advantages of Apple's own products, it makes Windows users think that Macs don't have much going for them.
7. Vista  ::  Vista is the best operating system Microsoft has ever released, and for many users, it is "good enough."
8. Mac Users  ::  Some Mac users are overzealous and scare others away.

Source:  "8 Reasons Windows Users Don't Switch" by Steven Leigh, published at AppleMatters.

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There are only 22 more shopping days left until Christmas.  If you are wondering what to get the Mac-using lawyer on your list, you might want to check out Macworld's 2007 Gift Guide.  The guide is divided into three categories:  Entertainment, Photography/Video, and Travel Accessories.  My personal list includes the Jawbone headset and some iTunes gift cards.

Source:  "Cool Mac Gear" published at Macworld.

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