Computer Hardware for Law Offices

Laptop PC vs. Desktop PC
 
Dictation Equipment
 
Portable Handheld PCs
 
Desktop PCs
 
Backups and Storage
 
 
Dictation Equipment
 
Audio Data Systems
 
AudioNotes
 
Digital Pocket Memo 9350 by Philips
 
DynamicVoice
 
Legal Easy Dictation
 
Olympus Digital Voice Recorders
 
Quikscribe
 
Start-Stop Dictation and Transcription Systems

Total Recorder
 
WavPedal
 
Digital dictation: the new standard for dictation. Read Jeffrey S. Lisson's article, Digital Dictation: You've Cut the Cord, Now Cut the Tape, to learn more about how digital dictation can work in your law office.
 
Portables
 
Blackberry
 
PalmOne
 
PalmSource
 
CMS Products Backup Solutions "The portable ABSplus allows you to carry your computer with you right in your pocket - The ABSplus saves all data in native file format. Simply connect the ABSplus to any computer for immediate access to all your data files."
 
The OQO Model 01 ultra personal computer. This product is not out yet, but it looks exciting!
 
Brighthand - Nothing but handhelds.
 
CNET Reviews Handheld Computers Be sure to take the "Handhelds Personality Test" to see which products are right for you.

Desktop
 
Hardware: It's More Than Just Another Expense GPSolo magazine
by Ross Kodner December 2003
This article focuses on key hardware types: stationary and portable PC systems, PDAs, printers, scanners, and more.

Dell

Gateway

Hewlett-Packard
 
Backup and Storage
 
CoreVault online backup
 
Second Copy 2000 backup software
 
HP Tape Storage Solutions
External Hard Drive Backups
Gadget lovers will love these ink pens that are also computer storage devices:
 
256 MB Pennacle Series USB Flash Pen Drive
 
Laptop PC vs. Desktop PC
Notebook PC's are great, but it is important to weigh the advantages and disadvantages before purchasing. If you do most of your work at the office, try to honestly assess how you plan to use a notebook computer. If all you will do is check your e-mail or calendar from home, you can probably get by with a Blackberry or Palm Pilot-type handheld PC. But if you do a significant amount of work from home or while traveling, a notebook computer is a good choice for you.
 
Below are links you may find helpful in deciding this issue.
 
CNET Editors' Desktop Buying Guide
 
CNET Editors' Notebook Buying Guide
 
Desktops vs. Notebooks from The PC Guide