nuke'em ttg Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 1-Plug any phone into Magic Jack 2-Plug Magic Jack into a USB Port 3-Pick up your Phone and talk for free Wife got this yesterday and installed it this mornin......40 tacos to buy then 20 a year after that Local /Long Distance Thoughts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Does it work? Is that any lag? What about noise? I have seen it but it seemed like one of those to good to be true deals to me. I am interested in hearing about it. Oh and how do you get a phone number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone65 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) 1-Plug any phone into Magic Jack2-Plug Magic Jack into a USB Port 3-Pick up your Phone and talk for free Wife got this yesterday and installed it this mornin......40 tacos to buy then 20 a year after that Local /Long Distance Thoughts.... I thought this was going to be about Jack Daniels and shrooms I did find this though so buyer beware Edited November 14, 2008 by T_bone65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I did find this though so buyer beware Wow thats alot of negatives for this product i'll pass on Magic Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 I thought this was going to be about Jack Daniels and shrooms I did find this though so buyer beware No Hill for my Wife besides this somebeach is gonna make me look good if it gives her the chit promised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Does it work? Is that any lag? What about noise? I have seen it but it seemed like one of those to good to be true deals to me. I am interested in hearing about it. Oh and how do you get a phone number? her Dad has had it for 2 months and loves it....he's a tech geek that has MS so his phone and computer are his legs.....so far so good I'll keep ya updated Skip when the chit hits the fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieFries Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I bought this about 3 months ago. The device itself works perfectly fine. The only downside I can see so far is that it requires other devices that need to work in order for the MJ to work properly. If you put it on a crappy compy (like I did ) then it's not going to work that well and it'll give you a sour taste in your mouth about it. Another thing you have to keep in mind is that it needs broadband service. If your internet service is shotty, then so will the MJ service. I don't have the cash right now to buy a new/used compy so I have to live with it. But for the price it's not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 im thinking of getting this http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?...indingMethod=rr u just connect this phone via blutooth to your cell phone and use cell minutes on the home phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSULions Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I saw this infomercial on TV and was intriqued by the promises, as who wouldn't want to save a couple hunderd bucks per year. However, working for a Bank and being well aware of privacy issues, I realized that with voice traffic travelling over the net, it would possible mean someone stealing private information from monitoring phone calls on the net. Most people are not savvy enough to realize that there conversations may not be private and give out sensitive information, credit card numbers, SS #, etc. as you speak to legimate customer service rep from Citi, Discover, or the like. I have been burned by ID theft and I realized you would only set yourself up for that, so I figured it would be too good to be true, as privacy is very important. Also, like the one link showed, there are plenty of other reasons why you may not want to ditch the good 'ole phone line to save a few bucks, like the 911 response you may need sometime. It may work fine for some, but I can tell you I will not be joining the ranks of MagicJack owners anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 For those with a little more computer knowledge, skype is an established service that has similar pricing but less Grandma-friendly gayness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 UPDATE Magic Jack has been ripped outta the computer.....the pop-ups started slow then were spinning like a wheel Trojan Horse/Kernal warnings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Hmmm... I can't find any complaints on line about magic jack being adware or causing pop-ups. Are you sure it's related? I have no reason to defend them... I've just be researching different options to replace the home phone. I think what I'm going to go with is: A Yealink B2K phone adapter And Skype service which is $2.95/month for unlimited calls, and $60/year for a local phone number that people call you on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Alot of GI's have turned to Magic Jack now that South Korea banned all non south korean VOIP providers. from what i hear it works pretty well, never tried it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggieFries Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 UPDATEMagic Jack has been ripped outta the computer.....the pop-ups started slow then were spinning like a wheel Trojan Horse/Kernal warnings Haven't had any popups since installing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Haven't had any popups since installing it. I may not either it was just the latest thing added to the computer then all the Pop-ups started.....after Czars thread I think it's just the Huddle Ads Jack'in me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Hmmm... I can't find any complaints on line about magic jack being adware or causing pop-ups. Are you sure it's related?I have no reason to defend them... I've just be researching different options to replace the home phone. I think what I'm going to go with is: A Yealink B2K phone adapter And Skype service which is $2.95/month for unlimited calls, and $60/year for a local phone number that people call you on. My brother in law has this phone and uses skype. He seems to like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 My brother in law has this phone and uses skype. He seems to like it. Meh. $40-$70 for a phone when I could spend $30 for an adapter and use my existing phones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Anyone try to returning one of these things? They don't have my area code. I tried cancelling when they charged me $40 for a free trail but sent anyway. They don't answer the phone, don't have email, live chat doesn't work and RMA denies order was placed. They make you jump through so many hoops they hope you'll give up. I hate these sleazy companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 UPDATEMagic Jack has been ripped outta the computer.....the pop-ups started slow then were spinning like a wheel Trojan Horse/Kernal warnings They should call it Magic Whitney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 When I first saw it I said "Wow...Cool". But as like any other internet thing, my thoughts are " If it sounds too good or too bad to be true it's neither!" Sorry for those of you that got took! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I saw this infomercial on TV and was intriqued by the promises, as who wouldn't want to save a couple hunderd bucks per year. However, working for a Bank and being well aware of privacy issues, I realized that with voice traffic travelling over the net, it would possible mean someone stealing private information from monitoring phone calls on the net. Most people are not savvy enough to realize that there conversations may not be private and give out sensitive information, credit card numbers, SS #, etc. as you speak to legimate customer service rep from Citi, Discover, or the like. If there's one thing the military taught me, it's that the telephone is the most unsecure method of communication there is. I think (repeat: I think) cell phones aren't as easy to tap as "regular" phones but not sure....and regardless I never give out SS, CC #s etc on the phone. Which reminds me: Fidelity (investment co) is a joke in this regard. They were miffed when I asked for a password reset and wouldn't give them this kind of info on the phone, yet refuse to reset the password and send it to me via my email, or how about a link to click on which auto-resets it, which is far more secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 If there's one thing the military taught me, it's that the telephone is the most unsecure method of communication there is. I think (repeat: I think) cell phones aren't as easy to tap as "regular" phones but not sure....and regardless I never give out SS, CC #s etc on the phone. Which reminds me: Fidelity (investment co) is a joke in this regard. They were miffed when I asked for a password reset and wouldn't give them this kind of info on the phone, yet refuse to reset the password and send it to me via my email, or how about a link to click on which auto-resets it, which is far more secure. Are you seriously this dense? Wow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 If there's one thing the military taught me, it's that the telephone is the most unsecure method of communication there is. I think (repeat: I think) cell phones aren't as easy to tap as "regular" phones but not sure....and regardless I never give out SS, CC #s etc on the phone. Which reminds me: Fidelity (investment co) is a joke in this regard. They were miffed when I asked for a password reset and wouldn't give them this kind of info on the phone, yet refuse to reset the password and send it to me via my email, or how about a link to click on which auto-resets it, which is far more secure. This one's secure and cheap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) Are you seriously this dense? Wow... tee hee giggle Hello pot If you think a phone line (which is easy to tap and requires no passwords to do so, never mind the possibility of others already on the line listening in or it being recorded, etc etc) is more secure than setting up some auto-password change via email (which despite your apparent beliefs is not so easy to "tap" assuming of course reasonable precautions like "good" passwords etc), you're more than a little stupid. Anyway I bought MJ and installed several days ago - as I said on a dupe thread I'm letting die (thanks Big J) reception has been mostly poor so far. But I did read above a "good" net connection makes a big diff and mine is at times iffy (Roadrunner) so might be it. FWIW PS they have online help (not just FAQ section but chat w/a rep) and they responded and helped instantly. Also they have 911 ability. Edited July 25, 2009 by BeeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 tee hee giggle Hello pot If you think a phone line (which is easy to tap and requires no passwords to do so, never mind the possibility of others already on the line listening in or it being recorded, etc etc) is more secure than setting up some auto-password change via email (which despite your apparent beliefs is not so easy to "tap" assuming of course reasonable precautions like "good" passwords etc), you're more than a little stupid. Anyway I bought MJ and installed several days ago - as I said on a dupe thread I'm letting die (thanks Big J) reception has been mostly poor so far. But I did read above a "good" net connection makes a big diff and mine is at times iffy (Roadrunner) so might be it. FWIW PS they have online help (not just FAQ section but chat w/a rep) and they responded and helped instantly. Also they have 911 ability. Find your red stapler yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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