How Can a Litigator Go From the Dark Ages to Enlightenment in One Quick Step?
By John Tredennick IF YOU are new to computers, and want to use technology in the courtroom, here is my advice: Keep it simple and have a helper in the courtroom. Above all, remember the First Rule of Wingwalking. That said, let’s begin. Keeping it Simple Jumping to high-tech enlightenment in one step is like trying to learn to fly a 747 on your first lesson. It is tough on the plane and I doubt anyone will want to fly with you the first time around. Instead, start with something simple. You can always rev it up later. One alternative to paper charts or an overhead projector is a Doar Communicator. The Communicator is a cool projection device designed to work with paper. It hooks to a TV or large computer monitor and projects whatever you place on its bed; pictures, a document, color graphics, even physical evidence. Its primary attraction is simplicity. The only buttons you need to use are focus and zoom. Knowing you can wait until the last minute to work up graphics is an added bonus
