jeffnyc
join:2004-06-09
New York, NY | Skype vs Magicjack
I'm curious to know how Skype and Magicjack compare. What are the advantages/disadvantages of each? |
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mazilo
From Mazilo
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join:2002-05-30
Lilburn, GA | I can only pinpoint the disadvantage of using both is they require a host (computer) to operate. Definitely, not a gree way to have a telephone system, YMMV. |
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dbmaven
There's no shortage
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join:1999-10-26
Sty in Sky
clubs: | reply to jeffnyc
This thread contains a fair amount of comparative information
»[General] Magicjack |
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hoffa69
join:2007-07-17 | reply to jeffnyc
They are two different services. Skype is good for internet calls and IM. Magicjack is good more for phone calls. |
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jeffnyc
join:2004-06-09
New York, NY | but you can use skype for phone calls too |
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JJV
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join:2001-04-25
Seattle, WA
clubs: | reply to jeffnyc
Skype does video.
A computer is not required for skype calls. There are several wifi phones. |
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laserjobs
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join:2004-05-02
Las Vegas, NV
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magicJack $40/year
Works like a regular phone line
Unlimited US/Canada calling
Voicemail
Need to plug it into a computer
Works very well for me and voice quality is excellent
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mazilo
From Mazilo
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join:2002-05-30
Lilburn, GA
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said by JJV  :A computer is not required for skype calls. There are several wifi phones. That's true; however, such a skype device is still too expensive to waste, YMMV. |
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eplebnista
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join:2006-06-07
Muscle Shoals, AL
 ·AT&T Southeast
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said by laserjobs :Works very well for me and voice quality is excellent I couldn't agree more! |
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