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Touchfire Keyboard for iPad

A long, long time ago, I pitched in on a Kickstarter project for a rubberized keyboard overlay for the iPad. The concept attempts to solve one of the biggest problems for touch typists and typing on the iPad, namely, the … Continue reading

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MacSparky – Paperless

I didn’t want to write this. No, really, I didn’t want to write this. You see, other lawyers read this blog. Other lawyers are my competition. ‘Paperless’ by David Sparks makes it far too easy for other lawyers, a.k.a. my … Continue reading

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Which Flavor iPad?

One of the most often asked questions: “Which iPad should I choose?” Spoiler alert: Get the Verizon model, as much memory as you can afford. Why the Verizon iPad? Wireless Presentation. There are three ‘flavors’ for the latest iPad. First, … Continue reading

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New, next generation iPad review.

new iPad review The retina display is truly amazing. There is a notable difference in legibility for these tired lawyer eyes. Dictation also seems to work over the Verizon LTE network. However, you must be connected to the Internet in … Continue reading

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iPad Wireless Presentation

When Steve Jobs announced the iPad he called it ‘magical.’ Magical seemed a bit silly and somewhat corny. Over the past year and a half or so, the iPad offered more and more to the point that it has truly … Continue reading

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On the Bleeding Edge

Back in the dark ages (prior to the widespread availability of the ‘personal’ computer), my father worked in a corporate environment. There was always a push for the most up-to-date technology as a tool which could speed work, improve accuracy … Continue reading

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iPad at Trial

Maclitigator just completed a four day jury trial (a.k.a. “in the Soup” as my friend Chuck might say) using the iPad as the primary means of getting information in front of the jury.  Here’s the low down on how it … Continue reading

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iPaid for iPad

Putting the iPad through its paces, this post was drafted using Dragon Dictation on the iPad.  What follows, within quotes, was completely drafted and edited on the iPad. “We keep hearing about the iPad’s “magical” experience. However, the only magical … Continue reading

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iPad or not to Pad

Hype, criticism and speculation. The iPad, Apple’s much awaited tablet platform, currently draws almost as much speculation as it did before it received a formal announcement. The hype, criticism and speculation didn’t end with the announcement. Criticisms run the gambit … Continue reading

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End of a Love AffAir.

I am writing to tell you that this relationship just isn’t working out for me, even though we’ve been together almost one year. I need to be happy and I’m just not happy anymore. When it all started, the sparks and … Continue reading

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