MagicJack VoIP Revolutionary Communication Tool

Magic Jack officially launched in March 2008 where they have been giving away the magic jack device and a year's worth of long distance in the us and canada for free. A second year can be had for just $20 more.

The magic jack actually cost me $50 for the unit and shipping and the first year's service, but considering all the alternatives out there, this is by far the coolest and cheapest feature filled telephone service I've come across.

The magic jack also gets kudos for being mac compatible - assuming you are running a newer mac with the Intel processors.

Magic jack is true to their word as far as initial set-up goes. After removing the unit from it's packaging and plugging in the optional USB extension cord, I plugged in my phone jack at one end and the magic jack into my computer's USB port. It should be noted that for whatever reason, magic jack says you can't plug it into a hub for it to work.

After launching the magicJack application, it walks you through the registration process where you enter your email, password, home address etc. Then you get to pick an area code from a list of dozens of metropolitan markets across the United States. You don't have to pick a local number exchange unless you want to. Once that's complete, you are ready to rock and roll.

You also get caller ID, call waiting and voice mail free with the magicJack service. Setting up voice mail is simple enough as the menu walks you through it so you can personalize your greeting, busy message and name if you choose.

MagicJack also works with 911 - one of the reasons why you are asked to input your address. This is how they are able to determine where you are. And this is key as you can take your magicJack ANYWHERE and use it. You could be in a hotel room or on the other side of the world and so long as you have internet access (except dial-up as that isn't fast enough), you can make and receive calls all day long. So if you are in an area that is serviced by 911, it is recommended to add the address where you currently are to the pull down menu on the magicJack application.

Finally, you don't have to have your phone plugged in or your computer on for magicJack to work. IF your computer is off or the magicJack is unplugged, callers will simply get your voicemail. You can always check for messages once you have it back on. In fact, magicJack will show if you have messages waiting.

So there you have it, magicJack, giving phone companies a run for their money. You can get yours over at TryMagicJack.simpleandautomated.com

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[10p6]

As a MJ and MJ Plus user, all Mac owners should be aware of a related MJ suspicious file. The file is mj_dev and on a quad core i7 MBP is using 9% average CPU time. That amount of CPU usage is way to high for the operation of this unit, and one must question what MagicJack is doing with this file.

[followyourbliss101]

@10p6 thanks for this info - i checked mine (ACTIVITY MONITOR under Utilities guys) - and it was using closer to 13% CPU when I looked at it. Anyone who knows what the deal is with this please share.

[johnsampson03]

I have the service and like it and can't really complain about it, but if I could and wanted to, I would certainly suggest to get rid of all the advertising before, during and after the voice mail.

[followyourbliss101]

@johnsampson03 that's weird... i haven't experienced any advertising before during or after vm on either of my magic jacks, nor has anyone else mentioned hearing any advertising when calling me.

[johnsampson03]

@followyourbliss101 yes it is and the only issue I have with it, so if you call my magic number and I don't answer the message is something like, the Magic jack customer is not able to take your call, so please leave the magic jack customer a message, if you would like a magic jack and know how to get free calls go to this website etc....something like that

[followyourbliss101]

@johnsampson03 hmm.... wonder why they're doing that? I think they've done a pretty good job of marketing already - i mean, just how many more units do they need to sell? Personally, I think they've sold enough already and should work on improving the tech side of things - that's my issue with this ogreedy mindset of capitalism that so many people/companies get.

[xms32]

I've never had a problem with mine.

[isis416]

As far as I know, it's free calling within North America. I'm in Canada and my Magic Jack does Canada, and U.S no charges.

[denflyvendebassjoe17]

Jamen tillykke til MagicJack.

[dellvostro00001]

ya jest by it and get riped off

iv ben talking to some brain less munkes for 2 weaks and all thear doing is snifing thear ass and grunting like apes

[followyourbliss101]

TIP for the day aka, DonT Do This - if you own more than one magic jack, don't try running them both off the same computer at the same time (trying to have 2 lines)... it messed up one of mine where it no longer recognizes one of them @ my home cable modem line

[FlamingoKicker]

I tried this device and my computer started having serious problems. Finally got fed up with it and took about a month to work out how it screwed up my Windows and my DSL.

Also, if my computer wasn't working prooperly I realized I'd be without phone access. Kind of a Catch-22.