sunvalleylaw
January 7th, 2015, 11:42 AM
Laptop might be nice, but could be desktop. I do not want or need touch screen. I just need to run a few programs that are basically specialized spreadsheets for legal stuff, and a proprietary video player that some police units use. 1. EZ filing bankruptcy software, into which you put financial info, do a bit of number crunching, and produce electronic forms for filing and PDF for printing. 2. Child support software. Almost the same time of thing, though no e-filing involved. Oh, and maybe to run Quickbooks pro. Last, a program (iCops) that plays dvd's (so I do need a DVD slot) of arrests.
In the past, I used an outsourced paralegal that used her own machine. But that time has passed and it is coming in house. I have Parallels, but it is kind of a pain in the *** with some of these programs written by small companies, and to update every time the Apple OS is updated is costly, and a couple times pays for a standalone PC that does not require me to clog up my mac with Parallels and windows.
I DO NOT need to play any music, record anything, edit anything, etc. I could just call one of the local techs and get whatever they have built up used. Or order something from Amazon or Newegg.
Thoughts?
In the past, I used an outsourced paralegal that used her own machine. But that time has passed and it is coming in house. I have Parallels, but it is kind of a pain in the *** with some of these programs written by small companies, and to update every time the Apple OS is updated is costly, and a couple times pays for a standalone PC that does not require me to clog up my mac with Parallels and windows.
I DO NOT need to play any music, record anything, edit anything, etc. I could just call one of the local techs and get whatever they have built up used. Or order something from Amazon or Newegg.
Thoughts?