Im considering buying an older model IBM Thinkpad laptop to host the MagicJack. The one issue I see is that the laptop has USB 1.1 ports instead of 2.0. Has anyone had any experiences with trying to get a MJ to work on older Thinkpad laptops and/or computers with older USB support (e.g. ver 1.1 ports)???
Thanks for any help
Anyone using an older laptop (or computer with USB1.1)??
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Re: Anyone using an older laptop (or computer with USB1.1)?
gtburgin wrote:Im considering buying an older model IBM Thinkpad laptop to host the MagicJack. The one issue I see is that the laptop has USB 1.1 ports instead of 2.0. Has anyone had any experiences with trying to get a MJ to work on older Thinkpad laptops and/or computers with older USB support (e.g. ver 1.1 ports)???
Thanks for any help
I don't know about the ability for magicJack to run on USB 1.1, however, if you are getting a good deal, you can always purchase a USB 2 PC Card for the laptop. They run anywhere from $10 on eBay to about $30 in stores.
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Re: Anyone using an older laptop (or computer with USB1.1)?
I remember reading others who said it worked on USB 1.1. But, there may be more chance of a power problem. More reason to buy a powered USB hub.newtoncd wrote:I don't know about the ability for magicJack to run on USB 1.1, however, if you are getting a good deal, you can always purchase a USB 2 PC Card for the laptop. They run anywhere from $10 on eBay to $30 in stores.
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Re: Anyone using an older laptop (or computer with USB1.1)?
Good morning, gtburgin.
The reason magicJack is no longer running on this machine is because it is now my Skype telephony server.
I don't believe that you will encounter any problems running magicJack on the Thinkpad. magicJack's only stated requirement is Windows XP or Windows Vista.
Good luck!
One of my magicJacks was running successfully for a few months on the following:gtburgin wrote:Im considering buying an older model IBM Thinkpad laptop to host the MagicJack. The one issue I see is that the laptop has USB 1.1 ports instead of 2.0. Has anyone had any experiences with trying to get a MJ to work on older Thinkpad laptops and/or computers with older USB support (e.g. ver 1.1 ports)???
Thanks for any help
- Dell Latitude C800 Laptop (circa 2000),
- Intel Mobile Pentium III 1GHz CPU,
- 512MB RAM,
- 250GB Hard Drive,
- 15" UXGA TFT 1600 x 1200 Active Matrix Display,
- Windows XP Professional w/SP3,
- OpenOffice.org, and
- 802.11b/g Wireless Networking via Linksys WPC54G PCMCIA Card.
The reason magicJack is no longer running on this machine is because it is now my Skype telephony server.
I don't believe that you will encounter any problems running magicJack on the Thinkpad. magicJack's only stated requirement is Windows XP or Windows Vista.
Good luck!
Thank you.
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"I don't believe that you will encounter any problems running magicJack on the Thinkpad. magicJack's only stated requirement is Windows XP or Windows Vista. "
I would have thought the same about my Dell Inspiron 9300 with XP Pro but it has never worked regardless of all the hoops Ive jumped through.
btw, You're right... Nice pair of "Woot-ers".. Ohhh my... can I say that here????
HA!!
I would have thought the same about my Dell Inspiron 9300 with XP Pro but it has never worked regardless of all the hoops Ive jumped through.
btw, You're right... Nice pair of "Woot-ers".. Ohhh my... can I say that here????
HA!!