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Re: About

finis33 — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:57:26 -0000

We are currently working on a revision of the trial videos site. This revision will include all Kentucky verdicts each month, however, due to the cost associated with such an undertaking, the site will be subscription based.

Re: Mac v. PC - Attorney Style

finis33 — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:03:13 -0000

I will agree that some Mac's cost more than your "average" PC, but if you compare the Mac you are purchasing to the PC in terms of hardware specs they are comparable and if you include the software which comes free with the Mac it is actually cheaper.

This ignores the next main selling point of a Mac which is resale value and the product life of a Mac. Most Macs last over 5-8 years whereas most PC's are replaced within this period.

Re: Multiple Monitors in the Law Office and Increased Productivity

Bryan — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:48:44 -0000

I think 4 arranged in the 2X2 pattern would work fine. Maybe even 6 in a 3 (wide) X2 (tall). Beyond that, I think it would lose its efficiency. Although at that point, your probably just as well off to use a 42" or 46" HD television as your monitor.

Re: Multiple Monitors in the Law Office and Increased Productivity

finis33 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:03:41 -0000

It's a real personal preference on where your monitors are located. For me, when I had a laptop screen as one of my monitors, I couldn't have it anywhere but to the left of my main screen. I've seen others the opposite.

The real question this article brings to mind though is whether TOO MANY monitors is a hinderance. I certainly don't think three is too much, nor would four (2x2), but I think anything more than four would be too distracting.

What say you?

Re: GTD For Legal: Capturing and Transforming “Stuff” into Next Action Items

finis33 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:18:20 -0000

Thanks David. I've tried to use OmniFocus but couldn't "get the hang of it" for some reason. I'd love to see how you utilize it in your practice. I think far too often we recommend programs but don't show others how we practically apply them to how we are using them in our every day law environment.

Re: Macspeech Dictate Review

nigelp — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:51:30 -0000

Many thanks for this, looks like i have 1.3 build 4253, when check for
updates i'm told that i have the latest ??

shall see if i can get 1.5 download

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Re: Macspeech Dictate Review

finis33 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:33:18 -0000

The most recent update to 1.5 is a complete update to the speech recognition engine for MacSpeech Dictate. Which version did you use?

Re: MacSpeech Dictate 1.5 Review for Lawyers

finis33 — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:15:46 -0000

Yes, MacSpeech is actually sending us a copy of MacSpeech Dictate Legal right now. I spoke with them late last week and it is in the mail. As soon as we have had a chance to review the product we'll update with a new review. It looks to be an exciting addition especially with how well the regular version works.

Re: MacSparky’s Presentation Mojo

finis33 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:01:32 -0000

No problem at all, if you'd like to see the edits to the post I have
already made them. I have added links to the individual Online
Streaming and DVD versions as well as a link to Mr. Reynolds' blog. Is
there anything in the video which is not in the book? If so, I'd love
to take a look at it for a review.

Finis Price

finis@TechnoEsq.com
www.TechnoEsqPresentations.com
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Re: Macspeech Dictate Review

finis33 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:10:30 -0000

Be sure to check out our review of the new 1.5 update which was released a few weeks ago. This update is a MUST for anyone who uses MacSpeech's Dictate. You can view the new review here.

Re: JMDictate - iPhone Dictation

finis33 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:47:35 -0000

It should be fixed now Hans. I fixed it a few days ago. Let me know if you are still having issues.

Re: JMDictate - iPhone Dictation

Hans Poppe — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:30:24 -0000

Nope, I'm in FireFox. Blue, black and gray, dude. We already have transcription pedals, think they'll work with the software or do you need special pedals?
hp

Re: JMDictate - iPhone Dictation

finis33 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:38:44 -0000

Hans,

As for the scheme - It's not meant to be that way. The new version of Safari is rendering my page funny. I'm working on figuring out why. If you open it in Firefox it should look right.

The transcription software is by Olympus... using Quicktime WOULD be very cumbersome. The best and most affordable I've found is the Olympus USB foot pedal (look up the AS-2400) and the software that comes with it (transcription software for the pedal). It's only ~$150 and is well worth it. You can get it in both PC and Mac versions here: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=147588-...

Re: Kindle DX - The Lawyer’s Kindle?

gracesuarez — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:21:33 -0000

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Re: Kindle DX - The Lawyer’s Kindle?

finis33 — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:28:30 -0000

There is a way to test it before buying it. Wait until we receive ours and we'll let you know.

Re: JMDictate - iPhone Dictation

finis33 — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:12:32 -0000

Thanks Gabe, I hadn't thought of the other professions which would use it as much if not more. I would imagine doctors as well.

Re: Mac v. PC - Attorney Style

finis33 — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:01:03 -0000

I don't know, a lot of attorneys use WordPerfect even though it is hardly "popular". Attorneys use what works and that's what Mac's have over PC's.

Re: Law Applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch

finis33 — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 16:51:37 -0000

I switched from Daylite to RocketMatter as my contact manager, but that is good news for those people using Daylite.

Re: Macspeech Dictate Review

finis33 — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:59:02 -0000

I'm glad Victor's review helped you. I had purchased and used the product myself and while writing a review ran across Victor's. It was so well written and in-line with my own experiences I decided to repost his.

Re: PACER Problems with Firefox

finis33 — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:05:09 -0000

I think it's a Firefox for Mac issue.

Re: First Entry

finis33 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:58:03 -0000

Glad you liked it. Various ones, which were you asking about?

Re: Law in a Flash - iPhone Law School Flashcards

finis33 — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:58:49 -0000

Excellent ideas typically come with a price tag to match unfortunately.

Re: Building a Successful Blog Part 4 - Blog for Profit

finis33 — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:19:43 -0000

Delete.

Re: My Mobile Witness - Digital Vault for Incriminating Evidence

finis33 — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:07:28 -0000

No, not even the person who uploaded it can access the file, thus ensuring it cannot be tampered with in any way. The only way it may be accessed is through subpoena or court order.

Re: Macspeech Dictate Review

finis33 — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:06:07 -0000

This is a known issue and actually CAN be resolved by calling customer service. There was an issue with a certain batch of the installation CD's. Call customer service and describe your problem, they will mail you a new CD which corrects the problem.

Here is the MacSpeech article addressing the issue:
http://www.macspeech.com/article_info.php?artic...