Must connect to your computer to work and installs software on your computer. No telephone-based technical support. Very difficult to reach live help. Difficult to find information you need. Product packaging contains almost no documentation. Frequent up-sell offers in setup process. Advertisements included. Ugly application looks like an unwanted pop-up ad.
YMax magicJack will let you make and receive free calls within the U.S. for a low annual price, but other products do it much better and provide better technical support and documentation. Buy it now...
Abstract: Given the current state of the economy and other factors, it seems that many of us are trying to cut back on our expenses. However, there are still a number of things we’re not willing to give up, one of which is our telephone. Now, thanks to magicJack...
Abstract: Last week, I started to enumerate my phone numbers, and I wound up discussing Google Inc.s GrandCentral telephony service with considerable enthusiasm. While some people, such as reader and fellow Twitterer Allen Clarkson, are big fans, not everyone i...
Nice price. Good set of calling features. Softphone capability included. Simple enough to be idiot-proof.
Only one line (and phone number) per magicJack for now. No Linux drivers.
So simple its almost perfect, the magicJack is the best home voice-over-IP gadget Ive seen to date. Excellent call quality, a workable set of calling features, and an amazing price make this little box the VoIP wonder to beat....
Abstract: "Rent vs. buy" is a classic business dilemma. Is it cheaper to rent office space or buy a building? Buy copy machines, or lease them? Now theres a new one to add to the list: rather than pay for telephone service by the month, why not buy a little har...
Easy setup, Call quality better than cellular, Lots of extra features
Not quite as crisp as true landline, PC must be turned on to make calls
If youve pondered ditching your landline because of exorbitant phone bills, magicJack just may be for you. Its an unassuming cigarette lighter-sized plug-and-play USB telephony device that offers unlimited local and long distance calling within the U...
Abstract: A real alternative to your land line telephone service, especially for teens or small business ownersThe name "MagicJack" is a bit peculiar when you first hear it, but after using the product you start to understand why it makes sense. I had never hea...