magicJack and magicJack Plus Support, Reviews, FAQs and Tricks

Darkman90808

FINALLY........ Superman has a place to change into his costume again!! Bravo!!

Excellent!

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so far, the speed was the only real advantage

Actually, that seems to me a pretty big advantage. However, I really use it because of the extensions that integrate nicely with the Android apps. Chrome2Phone send maps, directions, web pages, etc. to my Galaxy Tab and MotoDroid. I use the Google ...

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Could get to be a little expensive:

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/03/30/ ... ncy-calls/

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Wow! I'm speechless.

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https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/multitask.html

Has anyone tried this yet? It's excellent! A two-Darkman thumbs up!! Google hit it out of the park this time.

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ROTFLMAO!!!

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I just breezed through but it looks sweet. I may have to rethink my commitment to Ooma. Thanks for sharing.

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A separate call recording add on is planned for the GVJack App. Woo hoo! I knew there was a Santa Claus!! That is really great news. There are times when I want to record a call, usually to remember something specifiic, like a phone number or directions.

I learned a long time ago, I'm not the ...

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Bartholomew -

Like Joe, I haven't been having any problems. Sometimes, however, just for fun I'll go through Google Chat just to ensure everything is doing what it is supposed to. That way you can call out direct instead of having it come back to you through the web browser.

In addition to Joe's ...

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Joe - thanks! Actually, that's pretty clever.

(How is it that ever time someone comes up with a good idea, I think of it second?!)

I really don't need this; I'm just surprised I haven't been able to find an app for it.

Like I said... I don't really need it. More of a curiosity question.

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I started to send a PM to redpepper asking if he knew of a way to record with Google Voice or if it could be added to his app.

I wanted to avoid the inevitable discussion of legal issues with recording phone conversations that go on ad nauseum.

But I decided, instead, to put it out to the forum ...

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IMO, this is a sweet, elegant solution to use Google Voice as you would POTS. I really don't even think about it (GV) any more, which is ideally how technology should be.

I know many MJ users have excellent and reliable results. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. Redpepper's GV app makes ...

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Very easy to setup and install...

What Joe said... I thought the set up was actually quite amazing. I haven't had a chance today to completely put it through its paces, but it worked flawlessly on the few calls I made.

Should have some time over the weekend to go through the comprehensive ...

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I've been using Skype occasionally on my Galaxy Tab when I'm too lazy get up and walk across the room to get my phone. Works great over the wifi. Also, I've tested it over 3g and same good results.

Just installed the sipgate app but I seem to get a lot of static on both wifi and 3g, fwiw. I also ...

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I think the extra large font with all caps and FOUR (!!!!) exclamation points for the last sentence really emphasize how serious this is. I'm going to call my attorney muy pronto!

Sorry for the non-American English, but that's how we talk in Lost Angeles.

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What Joe said - you're awesome! I used your other prooducts, including the SkyJack with great results.

Darkman90808

Excellent! Thanks for the info - Merry Christmas!

Darkman90808

i love magic jack but sneaky magic jack blocks phone numbers...
I don't know all the particulars but I think you might find some information if you do a search on termination fees.

I've only had this happen maybe once or twice with Ooma/Skype/Google Voice when calling an 800# for a conference ...

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That's good information - thanks!

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As always I am sure it comes down to money.

Joe - I kinda had the same thought. Don't know the ins and outs of the telecom biz, but it makes sense. I know my post is a little redundant, but I thought I would comment anyway, since it proves once again that great minds think alike.

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Darkman, There is an extremely reliable fax service for incoming faxes available through efax.com.

Jacked_Up... first of all, congrats on getting your new OBI110/Google Voice system set up.

I can receive incoming faxes okay through my Grasshopper account but they don't offer a way of sending ...

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After the ad, I was informed my call could not be completed because of the caller ID being blocked. Gotta love this company.

Nice. Although I don't answer blocked calls as a rule, this somehow rankles me. Every time I read a post like this, I'm glad I didn't renew.

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I threw out my fax machine 21/2 years ago, having decided that there is no reason to accommodate people who refuse to make the step into the 21st century.
I think that far more important in such a case would be a REAL customer service at at least Nettalk level, right now GV does not even have an ...

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if/when google decides to start charging outrageously.

I'm a little ambivalent about $$$ for Google Voice. My main concern is they may stop supporting it entirely ala Gizmo 5. If/when they do start charging, I wouldn't expect it to be outrageous. Right now, I have 80 gigs of Google online storage ...

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I can only speak for the Ooma/Google Voice set up. I'll let others address the Obi110.

I've been using this set up with the premium plan for about a year now. It costs $13.68/month, which gives me two lines in and out and two phone numbers, not including my Google Voice. I also have the Ooma ...

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While I do not regret having started with MJ way back I do not think it is a good deal any more. There are better, more workable and less crooked providers.

I thought MJ was great sport when it first came out. Alas, Dan took away all the fun stuff, like caller ID spoofing. Of course I temporarily ...

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Disclaimer: I've had two MJ's that worked marginally well for me. I've since let my subscriptions lapse after using them for three years.

I thought the original post was interesting, although this horse has been beat to death from the early days of the forum. Anymore, when I buy something, I do a ...

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....I tried Linux for a SHORT time.

My experience was similar. A few years ago, I had some time to kill and thought Ubuntu might be a good way to avoid the Windows "tax". I'm no tech weenie, but I can maneuver my way around a keyboard and usually do okay, even if just by trial-and-error.

I ...

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I'm shocked!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gf8NK1WAOc

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I'm using Skype for outgoing calls and it's approximately $60 per year for 10,000 minutes per month. This also does not include an incoming number so I would expect the ATA to remain the same, at least until MS completes the purchase.

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Of course you have to have high speed internet access for voip, but sometimes it's easy to take for granted. One of the benefits of POTS is that it works even when the power goes out, and of course there's nothing to charge unless you're using a cordless handset.

The other day my Fios router went ...

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is the VX7100 from LG. This is a neat little CDMA Verizon phone that my wife decided to get when she upgraded from her Envy. She's not a phone geek at all, didn't want to pay for the monthly data plan and could not care less about bells and whistles.

I was so impressed with hers, I wanted one but ...

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FWIW, Woot is selling a refurbished ooma Telo today for $139.

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Let's see the end of the world is supposed to be Dec 21 2012. So I vote the Plus will be released on Dec 20 2012. This way if there is bad press Dan doesnt have to worry about it!!

He is a devious bastard, isn't he? Although, I kinda like the time machine idea, too!

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DownWithMJ - your failed attempt to divert the issue doesn't make you any less of a jerk. Jerk!

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You should really be proud of yourself...
Way to 'stick it to the man'!!

Crackerjack - funny, 'cause I was thinking exactly the same thing. It never ceases to amaze me how folks who self-righteously rant over other's lack of integrity don't seem to have any of their own.

Keep up the good work ...

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Plus another $3.50/mo in fees/taxes.

Unh, unh.... that's it - $3.68 for the fees and taxes. I believe it changes a few pennies, depending on your zipcode, for some reason. Prolly local fees and taxes. Forty bucks may be high compared to other services, but IMO, you get what you pay for. I've been ...

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I still think Ooma would be your best bet. Once you bite the bullet and pay for the hardware, the monthly for their basic service is $3.68. That includes 5,000 minutes. Also, they charge a nominal fee to port your number, but it's do-able. If you shop around, you can usually find a deal.

http ...

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I just want something for around $5/mo that doesn't have a low limit on talk time.

You may just be out of luck. Respectfully, you want an awful lot for five bucks. I have the Skype premium version for just around $5/month. I believe I get some crazy number, like 10,000 minutes.

But to get your ...

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now i found a website that say the magicjack plus will be here in Aug 2

Maybe Obama will get one for his birthday (August 4th)! And don't ask me how I remember his birthday.

Darkman90808

The OBi 100 looks promising, but how to keep my number?

I gave up my number a long time ago and made the switch to Google Voice. If you don't like that solution, you can always go to Ooma, which is what I did. I use a combination of Skype/Ooma/Google Voice, along with some others to get what I ...

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... but this sounds like our paranoid old friend "Bartholomew Diogenes" posting again.

OT, but I'm glad you said it and not me. lol. Thanks for the trip down memory lane; it brought me a good chuckle.

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Also, I found this for folks who do not yet have the Obi device.

http://www.google.com/support/voice/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=115137

Haven't tried it personally and another post flamed the fact that having callers call at a preset time was weak, but it might be a solution.

Instead of having ...

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Besides I will see them where I work (in bigtime with wallyworld) before they hit store shelves.

XLNT! I'll be looking for your post. I'm really surprised MJ let themselves get so far behind the curve on this one. Isn't this the same basic idea as the Net Talk Duo? If so, what does MJ bring to ...

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sabresfan... is this an educated guess or based on insider information? Enquiring minds want to know!!

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Mollyinbc... I believe there are many here on the forum that share your positive experience. I was one of the early adopters and had great fun with my Magic Jack from day one.

I originally bought it 1.) out of curiosity and 2.) to use for sitting in on webinars without racking up minutes on my ...

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Yeah, but can I port my existing home phone number to it?

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here is the new packaging that MS is using for Skype:

http://www.joyoftech.com/joyoftech/joya ... /1540.html

Excellent! lmao!!!

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Joe - you have the advantage on me. I'll have to watch the movie. I just know I'm with the 70% of the Skype users who expect this to not be a good thing.

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The company did pledge “to continue to invest in and support Skype clients on non-Microsoft platforms.” Right. Remember the pathetic drone from the movie Office Space? The sap who kept getting shunted around the building until he was finally banished to a desk in the basement? That’s the guy who’ll ...

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