Law Practice Management

• Publication year: 2011
• Pages: 0050
• Citation: Vol. 16 No. 5 Pg. 0050

Law Practice Management No. Vol. 16 No. 5 Pg. 50 Georgia Bar Journal February, 2011

Portable Law

by Natalie R. Kelly

As the practice of law evolves, the use of handheld products and devices is on the rise. With a growing marketplace that is cluttered with many options, we have compiled a quick review of some available devices.

The general breakout of portable devices include:

■ Smart phones —cell phones with computer-like features and the ability to run applications

■ Tablets —devices that offer mobility with a layout similar to a "note tablet." These devices usually do not have a physical keyboard.

■ E-readers—tablet-sized devices designed specifically for reading digital books and material.

■ Netbooks—laptop-based computers that have limited peripherals to make them lighter and more compact. Netbooks are suited for surfing the net, responding to e-mails and document editing and creation.

■ Laptops—portable computers that have...