What is Magic Jack?

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What is Magic Jack?

Answer 1

You need a computer and a high speed internet connection like Cable or DSL (which I have)

VERY easy to install.....you will be up and running within 5 minutes...!

I have the MagicJack for a month and love it!!

People either hate or love a product.

I love my MagicJack!

I use it with the combination of GrandCentral so I can use different area-codes!!

They call it the vonage and skype killer!!!

tip: after installation don't run it on the admin account...create another account for the MJ!!

Also, kinda watch and close out the device manager...but you will all learn that in good time on your own!!.

PROS:

1) $20 PER YEAR calling VoIP style

2) Take it anywhere (in the world) to use with a computer that has a USB port and can be connected to a BROADBAND connection hard wire

3) Plug and play - does not install anything on your computer but meerly places a shortcut to the softphone on your desktop

4) Clear sound with super quality

5) Buy a MagicJack for yourself and your family across on the other side of the US or overseas and make free calls to them

6) Call forwarding to a number of your choice is good - I use my cell phone.

7) A drawback to having your computer on at all times to use this device might be someone elses strong point because if you don't want any calls, let's say at night, you simply turn off your computer and your phone will not ring.

CONS:

1) WILL NOT install on an administrator profile, it MUST BE a "limited" user profile - I found that out myself

I had the MagicJack for 5 days and couldn't get to work and i had 14 tech support conversations. After the 14th one, I went to the other computer (which was logged in under our son's account) I plugged the MagicJack in and POOF it worked!!! So from there I figured out that in order to use the MagicJack you have to have a "LIMITED" user account on a computer. I was trying to install this item on "ADMINISTRATOR" user accounts. To prove that I wasn't crazy I created a NEW account and called it "MagicJackUser" and made it a "LIMITED" account and before you know it, it WOKED!!!

2) Poor tech support (chat based only) I'm sure it's chat based to keep costs low. They try to do their best though.

3) Very limited phone number selection - Not nationwide like other services - mine is coupled with my Grandcentral.com number for local calls

4) Computer must be on to make calls - basically you are eliminating the need for one of those "modems/routers" that a company like Vonage provides with their service.

5) Mac issues and also no computer no calls

Remember this product is still in BETA too...

VOIP is a new technology and as such has it’s share of bugs. Magicjack is still in beta as well, and also has it’s share of bugs. However for the price of $40 + shipping you aren’t taking a huge risk. I’m sure the unit will pay for itself with a few months of usage. This unit will probably be popular with regular long distance callers, as well as transient people such as ex-patriates and students. It also has a niche market in people who are looking for an in-expensive second line. I can’t see it replacing a traditional phone service yet, but that may change in the future. Overall it’s worth looking into.

Like all companies or gadgets you will have setbacks and drawbacks.

I paid around $43 and some change. Go to here and you will see coupon codes to gain a discount on shipping...

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/magicjac...

MagicJack = $40 + shipping for their product then $20 per year thereafter YES per year

(not much of a number selection)

Vonage = $20 - $42 per month (one or 2 lines)

(WIDE number selection because they lease numbers from phone companies)

Hey MagicJack, Send them to the Soldiers Overseas!

sorry, that its so long, but I just wanted you to get all the info....!

I do my homework.

Hope this helps

-=J=-

Search for MagicJack discussions in Yahoo Answers. :-)

I have answered quite a few.

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/magicjac...

http://www.magicjacktv.com/5/index.asp

http://windowssecrets.com/2007/12/13/02-...

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/magicjac...

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r1873429...

http://www.informationweek.com/news/show...

http://www.mymoneyblog.com/archives/2007...

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/voip/mag...

http://www.voipreview.org/review.details...

http://www.epinions.com/content_40557547...

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

Answer 2

its really easy to use....like a VoIP service (internet phone)

but you computer got to be on at all times for it to work!!

You gotta download their software....but its very easy and you don't need to do nothing else...! I have it since last year...! so far I love it...I take it on vacation to other countries so I can call back for free with an US area code! Make sure you use another user account and not the admin account...also if you have trouble...check your device manager....don't do your iPot stuff at the same time...!

all you get is the Magic Jack...the rest you learn on your on, or at the MJ forum!

You will be up and running within 5 minutes....you can ask here questions when you get it going!! There are alot of little things you have to know........for it to work just right!!

the most important thing with the MJ...it all depends on your ISP provider....! I use other VoIP on my computer, but the MJ was the easiest to install...