swanboy
join:2001-01-22
Hollywood, FL | reply to dbmaven
Re: My review of MagicJack
Thanks for sharing, I'm glad to see everyone is experiencing excellent service like I have been. Just as an update, I continue to use my MJ line a lot throughout the day. I've experience no problems. |
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swanboy
join:2001-01-22
Hollywood, FL
 ·Comcast
 ·magicjack.com
| reply to swanboy
New MJ UI |
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coaster
join:2007-07-13
New Port Richey, FL
1 edit | I got the update as well. Very impressed that the 911 service is a priority for such a young service. MJ has a bright future. Makes me glad I didn't prepay $200 for a year of service with another voip company. |
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laserjobs
Premium
join:2004-05-02
Las Vegas, NV
·Cox HSI
| reply to swanboy
Here is sort of a peek that is going on behind the scenes
»develop.talk4free.com/
I don't know what all the actions are but it is interesting to see they are working on things
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swanboy
join:2001-01-22
Hollywood, FL | reply to swanboy
Heh, funny thing. I noticed the same URL and explored a bit, but wasn't going to publish it, for fear I would irritate someone. Great to see though. |
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jeffnyc
join:2004-06-09
New York, NY | reply to dbmaven
I tried faxing with Magicjack. The fax appeared to go through however, the receiver received either a garbled or cut off document. |
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dbmaven
There's no shortage
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join:1999-10-26
Sty in Sky
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·VOIPo
·magicjack.com
·Optimum Online
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| I have both sent and received faxes with no problem whatsoever.
As has been said, it appears to depend on the local unit attached to the MJ line.
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jeffnyc
join:2004-06-09
New York, NY
| said by dbmaven  :I have both sent and received faxes with no problem whatsoever. As has been said, it appears to depend on the local unit attached to the MJ line. By "local unit" , do you mean the fax machine itself?
Also, I notice the softphone accesses your favorites (bookmarks). I wonder if this info is sent to Majicjack.... |
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dbmaven
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Premium,Mod
join:1999-10-26
Sty in Sky
clubs:
·VOIPo
·magicjack.com
·Optimum Online
Host:
Filesharing Software
No, I Will Not Fix..
Road Runner
Bright House Netwo..
Computer Hardware ..
| said by jeffnyc :By "local unit" , do you mean the fax machine itself? Yes - your fax machine, not the one you're calling. |
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jeffnyc
join:2004-06-09
New York, NY
1 edit | I am using a Canon MP390 multifunciton. Anyone else have similar?
I was able to send the fax through my voicestick line. |
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fairuser
join:2003-05-06
Whittier, CA
1 edit | reply to swanboy
How is this better than Skype?
I use Skype with a bluetooth headset (and boy that is hard to setup at first) off of my laptop. I have Skype's ~$30/year unlimited domestic calling plan.
Other than being able to use any landline phone, what makes this so great vs. Skype?
Is there any way to check voicemail remotely without the device? |
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dbmaven
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join:1999-10-26
Sty in Sky
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·VOIPo
·magicjack.com
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| said by fairuser :Is there any way to check voicemail remotely without the device? Like most voicemail systems, you simply call your phone number and enter your password to retrieve voice mail from any phone. |
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turbokaos
join:2003-06-11
Costa Rica
1 edit |  reply to swanboy
Re: My review of MagicJack
I live down in Costa Rica and have been using voange and skype for the past five years.. Just got a Magic Jack a few days ago and I'll I have to say is bye bye vonage.
My voange use to sound like it was under water when outlook would check for new mail or if I was trying to browse the net and talk at the same time. So far Magic Jack does not have any of these issues.
turbo |
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turbokaos
join:2003-06-11
Costa Rica | reply to fairuser
Re: How is this better than Skype?
If you don't ever leave the US I probally wouldn't even think to much about it but my self who is from the US but lives in Costa Rica its a must have. It nice to be able to just unplug the magic jack and bring with me when I travel too. |
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abcdefg
@ca.us
| reply to swanboy
Re: My review of MagicJack
Majicjack vs. skype
Skype is $60 a year for both in and out calling to non skype phones ($30 in and $30 out). Majicjack is only $40 for the first year and $19.95 for the second year.
I use skype as my back up phone, I use my cell phone exclusively (no landline). This will save me some money and if it has good enough quality, I will use it and save some minutes on my cell phone.
I need some kind of a backup phone in case there is a major natural catastrophe here (southern California). I have access to satellite internet and I have tested Skype on it. Skype was, for lack of a better description, simplex, not duplex, but I could have short conversations with people. I will test out Majicjack on the satellite and see how that works out. I will use it to contact family out of state when "The BIG One" hits. |
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telobeck
join:2007-10-30
Stillwater, MN
| reply to swanboy
I bought a magicjack, in fact I bought 2. I tried to use the free shipping "sunrocket" code on them. no go. So I just paid for the two I bought and left a note that I could not use that code. I was told that shipping could not be combined. I spent $14 for $2.32 postage stamp. Yes shipping could be combined but not for me! Both jacks came in a single padded envelope combined!. I voiced my dismay . but it fell on deaf ears Including at at least 1 of the big 3 boys mentioned here. I see if you buy off ebay, (6.99 with $3.99 ea after that) they can somewhat combine shipping. but even the full price of the reduced shipping of the second device is more than real the cost of shipping. I think the overall price of the "jack" should be based on the excessive shipping charge ($47). BTW I was never responded with my shipping concerns other than the response "shipping can not be combined" even though both came in 1 envelope with a $2.32 stamp on it. Its not $39.99!!! add $7 because that is the price! 1 to 100! no shipping discount! |
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Niggle
@telia.com
| I think the overall price of the "jack" should be based on the excessive shipping charge ($47). BTW I was never responded with my shipping concerns other than the response "shipping can not be combined" even though both came in 1 envelope with a $2.32 stamp on it. Its not $39.99!!! add $7 because that is the price! 1 to 100! no shipping discount!
Wow. That makes them sound like a bunch of sleazebags. Thanks for the heads up. |
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diflsdlkwe
@rcn.com
| said by Niggle :
Wow. That makes them sound like a bunch of sleazebags. Thanks for the heads up.
As opposed to a bunch of cheapskates? The 'excessive' shipping charge is part of their business model. Don't like it? Don't buy it. |
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Niggle
@iteranet.ru
| diflsdlkwe said:
==As opposed to a bunch of cheapskates?==
No, as opposed to honest merchants. 'cheapskate' is cutting corners and offering an inferior service for the money you pay. 'sleazebag' is piling on outrageous charges.
==The 'excessive' shipping charge is part of their business model.==
That's like saying a pickpocket's activities are his 'business model'.
==Don't like it? Don't buy it.==
I can agree with you about that. |
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jeffnyc
join:2004-06-09
New York, NY
1 edit | I guess you never bought anything on ebay before.... Why do you think its worthwhile for merchants to sell for a penny on ebay??? They make money on the shipping - so what, do the math in your head, if you think the overall price is worth it buy it, if not don't.
Remember, in addition to postage, there are handling costs - they have to pay for the labor of stuffing the envelopes and those envelopes arent free either....
Magicjack is a great deal for $40 or $47, even given their flaws. And the second year for $20 is dirt cheap too. |
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