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Samsung Tab S5e 4G LTE - Sometimes, The Old Tech Is Better Than The New Tech.

Tab S5e - The Lightest And Thinnest Tablet Ever. I am known, if for anything, as being an early adopter of tech. I own just about every tech gadget that has been introduced in the last 30 years of the computer and Internet revolution. I have purchased, and used, if only for a little while, over 40 Smartwatches, dozens of Smartphones, and many tablets and notebook computers. So, when I say that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, with 4G LTE connectivity, has been in my bag or carried on my person for two years, I must like it a lot. At 400 grams (.88 pounds), it is thin and light, and I bring it out whenever we travel, or go to a restaurant, or a Doctor's office, or anywhere that a notebook computer (even a 3 pound ultralight) would be too much. Believe it or not, while you really will see a difference in the performance of the new 5G phones, and a 5G Hotspot has enough speed for several computers for the family when you travel, a tablet used for browsing the web, perusing social media, reading EBooks and newspapers, and Email and other stuff, works just fine at 4G LTE. The newer tablets, right on up to the current crop of 5G Tab S7s, weigh 1.3 pounds, and are bulkier. Half a pound makes a big difference when you are carrying a tablet around. The world renowned Samsung screens on the older tablets like the S5e are brilliant and the color pops. You can still buy the S5e, for less than $400 in some places. The new, heavier, tablets start at $700 and up. As much tech as I have purchased in the past 30 years, lighter and thinner is always better. Your tablet or other computer can't be too thin or too light. The best part is that, unlike body weight, you can shave the pounds off of your tech instantaneously. Just buy smart.

Being The FutureLawyer Is A Tough Job.

It is difficult to be me. Telling the world about the latest evil technology that will take over law practice, and make lawyers obsolete, is not my idea of a good time. And, the fact that my tech futurist bones are telling me that, in the future, Terminator Robots will be roaming the countryside, blowing humans away, is frightening. But, doom and gloom sells, so technologists keep touting the next advance as a necessary progression for the human race and lawyers, specifically. The only problem here is that the natural progression of technology heads to a robot controlled world conclusion. But, don't cry for me, fellow lawyers and citizens. I have a plan to download my consciousness into a robot with an indestructible exoskeleton, and to live forever.

First World Problems - Should The FutureLawyer Upgrade To The Boox Note Air 2?

First Look At The Onyx Boox Note Air 2. Decisions, decisions. As many of you know, I have been using the Boox Note Air for a few months now, and it has replaced paper in my note taking. I make a PDF of my daily calendar, and keep an annotated calendar throughout the day. I use the notepad feature to take notes in a variety of circumstances. I have converted my paper checklists and information gathering forms into electronic forms that I complete on the Note Air. The best part of the Note Air, however, is its access to the Android PlayStore, which gives me access to thousands of Android apps. I can check email, browse the web, play chess, and a myriad of other functions, all in sync with my color tablet and smartphones. It is a great EReader and I seldom read on the tiny Kindle PaperWhite anymore. I can transfer PDFs of documents, contracts, pleadings and any other document to the Note Air, and read them, with the full power to annotate with an electronic pencil. So, what is the problem? Well, Onyx has upgraded the Note Air to version 2. It has more memory, an octa-core processor, and claims to have a better writing feel. Alas, since I am happy with what I have, $500 for a new one seems a bridge too far. You, however, have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor. Lucky devils.

Why There Will Never Be Lawyers Who Are AI Enhanced Robots.

Remote Computer Access - Is That Still A Thing?

How To Use A Chromebook For Remote Access. In the olden days, when FutureLawyer was a boy, we had desktop computers that stayed in one place. We ran our law offices from these big, bulky behemoths that collected dust under our desks. Then, we realized that we wanted to have access to our law firm data from other locations, like home, or hotels, or on vacation. Remote access software became a thing. These days, most of our data and work resides on remote servers somewhere, and we use our tiny, light notebook computers, and tablets and smartphones to access the data using software provided at remote servers. Do we need to access data on desktop computers anymore? Do any of you still have your law firm data stored in a fixed location at your office. If so, here is a blueprint and instructions for using a Chromebook to access it. Ultralight computers can also be carried almost anywhere; so, if you still don't trust cloud storage, you can have your data available anywhere you can carry the computer. The most important thing is that you can be a lawyer wherever you are, using modern tech. Lawyer on.

Bose Tenor Frames. Version 2 Of The Best Smartglasses.

UseMyFrame. Neil Uher, II, proprietor of usemyframe.com in Rock Falls, Illinois, has a wonderful company and service. When my new Tenor frames came back, and I couldn't see up close, I sent them to him, and he advised that the first company had sent fixed lenses, instead of progressives. Problem corrected, and they are back. Version 2 of the Bose glasses has a 6 hour battery life in continuous use, which means I can use them all day without recharging. The software is improved, and I now have two sets of glasses, depending on location and mood. The new glasses are also splash proof and rain proof; so, if I feel my inner child coming on, I can get out in the rain. With transitions lenses, these things can operate as sunglasses as well. No more carrying around two pairs of glasses. Last, but not least, the incredible immersive Bose sound, with more Bass response, and patented directional speakers, means that I have a surround sound system on my head at all times. Rock on.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 - The Best Tablet You Don't Need.

Best Android Tablets. A high end tablet computer? You don't need it. The Road Warrior lawyer does need an ultralight Windows Notebook computer. They are less than 3 pounds these days, and slide easily in and out of a briefcase. But, tablets, even though thinner and lighter, running Android, aren't really capable of doing heavy duty word processing lawyers require. In fact, I use my 3 year old Galaxy Tab S5e largely for consuming written and video content while mobile. Whatever tablet you get, make it 4G LTE capable, or 5G, which the newer tablets often have. That way, you aren't always looking for WiFi everywhere, and worrying about data security. You can use your phone as a hotspot; but, that can be a pain. I am happy I have the tablet option when mobile; but, it is a bonus, not a requirement. The more capable (and large) our phones get, they really take over a lot of the needs for usable content that we have every day. While waiting for the Bucs game to start yesterday, I propped up my Smartphone, put it in landscape mode, and watched the early games while eating lunch at the stadium. My Bose Frames gave me private audio, and I wasn't glued to one of the big screens on the walls. Small and mobile devices fit the human. Hey, if you don't have a tablet, and want one, the S7 is the best you can buy. Get one with 5G, and get on with it. I am happy with my S5e. It is smaller and lighter, and still gets the job done. What's in your briefcase?

Samsung Flex S - FutureLawyer's Next Tablet...If I Live Long Enough.

I used to love walking miles a day through the Exhibits at CES. I bought my first hard drive (10 Megabytes for $900) at CES Atlanta in the Eighties. I explored the first VR glasses at CES Las Vegas in 2015. But, lately, I have been a virtual participant, using the Internet to check out the latest and greatest consumer electronics from my desk. This year, however, I would have given an arm to go to CES and handle the latest concept devices from Samsung. They are going all in on foldables, and these things are magical. My favorite is the Flex S, a small tablet that unfolds into a full size tablet. Check out the short video to see how they will work. Hurry up, Samsung. I'm not getting any younger.

 

Road Warrior Law Office On Wheels?

Custom Built Tiny Homes. If you read this blog, you know that I have had a hobby for many years. I like technology and gadgets and using them to make the practice of law more mobile and more efficient. I love being in an RV and being able to do anything on the road that I could do in a fixed location office. I have sent emails from payphones in National Parks in the early days. I have created and distributed legal documents in motel rooms, hotel rooms, and automobiles. With the development of the Internet, and cell phones, and computers, I am able to practice law anytime I want, wherever I am. I like having a Class A motorhome that I can gas up and go anytime. With Zoom and Erecording and Efiling, I can pretty much do anything anywhere. While in person contact would be required in a normal law practice, semi-retirement is well suited to the mobile lifestyle. If you prefer trailers, this company will make a tiny home out of one, and you could actually live in it, and use it as an office. The day of the expensive office in an all glass office tower is over. Pandemics, traffic, expense, and other problems are making us a remote access society. If you are wealthy, and luxury is your thing, there are Class A homes out there that rival anything in the world. Hey, if you are always moving, it is far more difficult for them to catch you.

Fear, Loathing, And Practicing Law In Las Vegas.

Even 7 years ago, the FutureLawyer used tech to be a Road Warrior.