Gadgets Every Lawyer Needs Now!
“The best part of being a lawyer,” a friend once said, “has got to be the cool toys.”
That overstates it just a little bit, but we admit there’s a certain fun factor in using reliable technology products that make your work easier. Today, we’d like to share with you a handful of new devices that we’ve been recommending to our friends.
It’s not a “toy” if you actually use it for business, right?
- Pocket projector. This portable device
will allow you to give a presentation on virtually any flat surface. Share images or documents with anyone, or run a presentation during a meeting or conference with this gadget that literally fits into your pocket. (Brookstone.com, $299.99) - Desktop charging station. For about $35, you can score a multi-device charging station and dock that will ensure your favorite electronics are always charged up. (Amazon.com, $35)
- Portable solar charger. Exactly as it sounds, X-Dragon makes a solar charger that can automatically adjust the current and voltage to achieve maximum power to your iPhone, iPad, iPod, Samsung, Android Smartphone, and more. (Amazon.com, $69.99)
- Pen scanner. Scan text by underlining it with this handheld portable gadget. Then you can upload the text on your personal computer or transmit it via Bluetooth. (IRIS Pen 7 Express Portable, Amazon.com, $74.98)
- Wireless display. WiDi (Intel) allows your laptop to connect wirelessly to your HD television. Sharing important documents and presentations has never been so easy.
- Livescribe Echo Smartpen. This pen can record anything and link conversations as well as connect them to any notes or documents that you write. It has a micro-USB connector for charging which also lets you transfer your notes and audio clips to your computer. You can share your information via Evernote, Google Docs, and social network portals. (Amazon.com, $92)
- PaySaber or Square. These handy systems can turn your iPhone or iPad into a point-of-sale credit card machine. (paysaber.com, squareup.com)
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