amigo_boy
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Re: Magicjack Review or Why I Love This Cute Little Box
said by RockyBB  :And then discuss your long term confidence about a company that ignores federal regulations, practices deceptive advertising, will not speak on the phone with you, and doesn't want their software removed from any computer. Nobody would mistake me with a company shill. But, even with all the problems (which irritate me because I think MJ could be a lot better, and mainstream), it's still a great bargain for $3.33 a month (assuming it works for the entire year).
I think that's worth pointing out, and goes to the OP's point. But, it's also rather pathetic too. It doesn't seem like a winning strategy to say "sure, we may spit in your salad, and kick you in the groin... but, what do you expect for $3.33 a month?"
This reasoning applies differently to everyone. If someone makes a lot of long distance calls they can save a lot of money. If they are an ex pat living in a foreign country, it's a good deal to maintain a US phone number. If they replace their landline, they can save money if it lasts for 3-4 months. But, it's a dicey proposition.
I think that's due to the fact that MJ is everything to everyone. Not an ala carte service like other voip providers (pay as you go, or monthly subscription? Softphone or ATA? Outgoing only or pay extra for a phone number?). Dan was a genius to bury all these details into one little device. The average user doesn't have to analyze their requirements. But, that's also the nasty downside to MJ. You can't tailor it to your own needs (you live and die with a USB device you may not want... Or, you're stuck with a lightweight USB device when you really wanted a configurable ATA for whole-house usage.).
FYI, I saw MJ at Staples last night. It makes me wonder when Dan will saturate the market for this niche/novelty service? After the infomercials, and Walmart, Best Buy and Radio Shack, how many more people will he reach by adding additional exposure like Staples?
It seems to me like the only way he'll "cross the chasm" to mainstream users will be if he offers a more configurable, ala carte service. From softphone only (with no phone number, for travellers) to ATA service (for landline replacement).
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