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Early Overview: The Apple iPad & Law Firm Implementation
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in Hardware, Product Review on January 27, 2010
Today, to an eagerly anticipating crowd of journalists and insiders, Apple’s CEO Steve Jobs introduced the Apple iPad tablet to the world. In typical Jobs fashion, the venue was tastefully decorated and minimalistic to the core. The offering of the iPad/iTablet/iSlate has been one of the single most talked about technological offerings in years. It rivals only Apple’s previous offering, the iPhone, and is ironically just as important within the marketplace. If you’d like to view his presentation, please click here to play directly from Apple’s website via QuickTime.
On January 18th I posted an article inquiring whether or not Apple’s tablet would be a “game changer” within law firms and litigation technology. After reviewing the presentation today and observing the technology employed, the discussion is certainly intriguing. While many of our educated guesses couldn’t have been further off, some were right on the mark. Read the rest of this entry »
The Apple Tablet: A Game Changer for Litigation Technology?
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in Hardware, Technology on January 18, 2010
Today, Apple invited various journalist to attend an “event” on January 27th. Media outlets, technology insiders and financial analysts have been predicting over the past weeks that Apple will launch a 10″ tablet (think of it as a big iPhone) that will not only revolutionize the publishing industry, but the way many elect to consume their information. Personally, I completely agree with their predictions and believe the concept could be extended into many sectors of technology. The law, legal profession and litigation in particular. If even a few of the rumors are true, there is a considerable amount of opportunity for the device within the legal community, and it could potentially alter the document review process, trial presentation, graphics, digital media and many other areas.
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A Guide to Netbooks for Law Firms
Posted by Joseph Ficocello in Hardware, IT, Product Review, Strategy on August 31, 2009
Netbooks, or portable computers that are aimed at users who wish to web surf and perform light office tasks, have become the boom and saving grace of the PC market. These small computers allow us to check our email, review documents and connect with business related tasks and the world at large. Law firms are always evaluating new and innovative product offerings, and netbooks can provide a cost effective solution in a desirable, portable device. What features should you look for in a netbook and how can they be utilized in a legal environment? Read the rest of this entry »
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