Magic Jack?

[MommaluvsDis]

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has this and if so, is it as good as they advertise on TV? Are you happy with it? What are the negatives?

TIA!

 

[beachgrl001]

my cousin has it. she is very happy paying 20.00 a YEAR for her phone bill. the thing is you have to have your computor turned on for it to work. otherwise the calls will go strait to voicemail(Which is included)

 

[JB2K]

There are many threads on the Budget Board about Magic Jack.

Basically, it's a small VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) device which plugs in your computer's USB port -- in function, it's the same thing as Vonage and the rest.

So, if you can get it for a good price, go for it!

 

[Ishy]

I tried it for a year... then jumped on an offer when the year is up - that renewed me for 10$ a year - so I have MJ until 2014.

Pros- price.
- voicemail
- price
- pretty easy to use.
- pick your number.
- bring with you anywhere in the world. (as long as there is internet)
- READ THE FAQ - they have answers on the site as far as 'saving contacts' and volume control.
- Outlook add-in for contact information.
- 30 day guarentee means risk free, but... i have never tried to deal with a person.
- You can call anyone in the US - call their cell, house, business, computer with not extra charge... (skype is free computer to computer) -- but with applications like google video chat or msn video conference - being totally free - skype with a usb phone that can charge you for some calls.. seems silly.
- works with any regular phone.


Cons- There are two numbers I cant call - one is my son's girlfriends cell phone. And the second is the cell phone my daughter just bought. They have wierd area codes too..
- Just noticed, after being on the phone for a couple of hours the call sometimes drops. I dont like this. I sometimes do lengthy conference calls.
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I wouldnt have renewed for 5 years if I had not be overall pleased with the phone. I am thinking of getting another one for my daughter since all she has is a USB phone.

good luck.
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[Chancedabowsa]

Magic Jill ? lol

it has a strange name. i have heard it's a great idea but some complaints that sound quality is not good. not sure why. i would try asking in some tech support forums.

 

[StitchyPoo81]

We tried it and had to return it. We did not have good sound quality at all.