Has anybody tried the Magic Jack phone connection that hooks directly to your Computer. Is It Great?

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Has anybody tried the Magic Jack phone connection that hooks directly to your Computer. Is It Great?

Answer 1

I don't know, I've never even heard of it untill now. Answer mine now: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 2

If you have a good fairly recent computer and a good broadband connection, chances are good you'll think it's Great!  When you have both positive factors together, it may work flawlessly and sound crystal clear (even better than a typical cell phone).

But, if you have an older/slower computer and/or the lowest/cheapest broadband connection, there is a good chance it will not work so great for you.  If you have a combination of both negative factors, it may not work at all.

It's mostly people in the second category who will say it's terrible or even a scam (which it most certainly isn't).  Of course, some people have no idea idea that their (old) home computer is slow and outdated compared to new ones.  Surfing speeds are more about connect rates.

http://www.magic-jack.info/

The above site is an excellent primer - if you have not bought a Magic Jack yet.  It includes links to discount (promo) coupon codes as well.

Since you can get you money back if it doesn't work, why NOT try it?

Good Luck!

Answer 3

I have one and have no problems. I got it from the official magic jack website. I heard that help is not good but my brother has had his longer then me and we both have had no problems. You need a fast internet connection. Even IF it would only work for 2 months you would save money but it really does work. This is the only house phone I have. They say that 911 does not work in all locations but it does in mine. I had to get an area code for a different area though as mine was not on the list yet. If you have family in another area that has an accepted area code that would be one to choose so they could call you for free. You can always call them for free anyway if the live in the USA. You can even take it overseas with you and hook it into a computer and call your family in the states.

Answer 4

I save $70/month by using the MagicJack so I would have to say it's Great! :)  We just got our MagicJack and for less then what we used to pay a month, we get Unlimited local and long distance for $49.95 per YEAR!  After the 1st year, the price goes to $20 per YEAR!  I didn't mistype that, it's really that cheap to have phone service for a year.  I highly recommend it.  

Here's a few video reviews of the MagicJack:

http://www.wiilovemario.com/Make+Free+Ph...