johnlvs2run
join:2006-04-08
Santa Maria, CA
| reply to rizwan602
handset or computer
said by rizwan602  :Is Magic Jack like Skype where you have to use the PC to originate the call and then pick up the handset? Or all the dialing and phone call receiving done by the handset exclusively? If everything is handled by the handset, I am going to have to look at this thing closely!! Sounds interesting so far! Anyone know for sure? Good question. I presumed it was all from the handset. My house is internally wired, so that would work for me. If calls have to be made from computer that would kill it - surely that is not the case. Can someone verify this? |
johnlvs2run
join:2006-04-08
Santa Maria, CA
| handset through internal house wiring
I ordered 2 years of MagicJack yesterday for $59.90.
Yes, MJ does work through the internal wiring of the house. First disconnect that line and tape the wires at the box outside of the house, so the current doesn't fry your equipment.
Yes, you can use your handset to make calls from any phonejack in the house, with your internal wiring. You would only use the softphone and see any ads on their software, when dialing from the computer screen. But you don't have to do that.
The main negative for me is that MJ doesn't yet work with Linux, which I am using 100 percent of the time. So every time I want to make a LD call, I have to reboot the computer to windows.  That's a hassle but I don't make that many LD calls so I have ordered it anyway.
In the meantime I also got a GrandCentral number in San Antonio, so my mom can call me for free.  |
