Magic Jack!

[ABEHONEST]

Who knows the details of Magic Jack!
Please explain how anyone that could use another home phone [computer only?] would not want this phone ? Win, win situation?

I think it's $20 a year, right? What other fees or problems would you run into?
Thanks, anyone!

[mikeanite]

ya, but you gotta have ur computer on all the time.

[Nismo]

We needed a home phone, we got one a few weeks ago. No complaints yet. Doesn't bog with high internet usage like vonnage did. I think it was 30 the first year and 20 after.

[egzacto]

great if you travel outside US free calls

[keyboarding]

There are other companies like NetTalk that connect to your router/modem so you don't need a computer.

I've had no real issues with MagicJack.

[TWEETS]

If i plug my main phone into the magic jack, will all my cordless phone still ring?

[ABEHONEST]

Thanks a lot guys! I believe I'll be buying one this week. No one mentioned any extra fees besides the original cost?

[keyboarding]

If i plug my main phone into the magic jack, will all my cordless phone still ring?

Yes. It is no different than a standard phone jack.

Thanks a lot guys! I believe I'll be buying one this week. No one mentioned any extra fees besides the original cost?

None.

[InTheDrink]

If I borrow wireless from my neighbor, can I still use a magic jack?

More importantly, people still use a home phone?

[B1GER1C828]

dumbest shit in the world...big brother i tell u! big brother!

[paco]

Sounds great. Will look into it. I always assumed it sucked cuz u know the saying "if it sounds too good to be true, it prolly is" $20/year is a steal!

[mike1814]

dumbest shit in the world...big brother i tell u! big brother!

I understand what you're saying, but don't think big brother can't listen in on a landline or cell. I don't think a computer is any different.

[downsouth]

I'm not a huge fan. I struggle to hear with mine from time to time.

[ttwarrior1]

always thought it was too good to be true, don't know much about it, seems good on tv though. What do you mean you need your computer on all day

[keyboarding]

If I borrow wireless from my neighbor, can I still use a magic jack?

More importantly, people still use a home phone?

I wouldn't suggest using MagicJack on a weak, shared wireless connection.

dumbest shit in the world...big brother i tell u! big brother!

That makes no sense.

Sounds great. Will look into it. I always assumed it sucked cuz u know the saying "if it sounds too good to be true, it prolly is" $20/year is a steal!

It isn't going to replace your cell phone or anything, but to make free long distance calls in North America it's better than any price plan offered by phone companies.

always thought it was too good to be true, don't know much about it, seems good on tv though. What do you mean you need your computer on all day

You technically don't. The MagicJack runs a program off your computer through a USB telephone jack. The thing is you can actually forward your MagicJack to your cell phone number and not use a computer at all. So, for instance say you live in Canada but have a lot of US friends/family/business. You could buy MagicJack, get an American phone number so it's a local call for your friends/family/business associates in the US to call, but it would be forwarded to your Canadian line.

They would think you are in America while you're in Canada and not having them pay long distance.

If you want to call them you have to use the MagicJack USB connection to a computer though. This is great if you want to make a lot of calls to the US or if you plan on traveling. I used the MagicJack to make calls back to Canada when I was visiting Chile. I found the quality more than adequate.

[jpowderly]

I'm not a huge fan. I struggle to hear with mine from time to time.

The faster your internet connection the better the quality is.

[RudyRuetigger]

where the hell has abe been??

[EmpireMaker]

if you have good internet speed and a decent computer it works well

[TexansFan]

Was looking into this thing for a while now. I still might get one.

[ABEHONEST]

Thanks guys! I bought one today and have yet to test it thoroughly.

I'll let any interested people know tomorrow or by Thursday.

One snag [ but not common], I cannot use my own area code. Weird, but this IS Indiana!

[yisman]

Never heard of it.

[ABEHONEST]

Never heard of it.

Never heard of MJack?
Okay, so far this baby is working perfect. One snag, though not a biggie; any calls in or out will have to use the full 11 digits to work. And, most likely, incoming calls will be long distance for them. Home calls will still be free. There are also some free options, like call-id, etc.
Cost is $40 for first year. Thereafter, $ 20 a year. This will be "all" of the TOTAL COSTS!


Otherwise, this is pure magic so far!

[blackbeSSt]

had mine for over a year and love it. there are some settings you might have to tweak if you are getting an echo back on your end. but i've had no probs and would recommend it if you have a good computer and a good internet connection