Magicjack
Dec 25, 2008 | 1:51 pm
#106
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: LAX
Programs: Delta Plat, BMI Gold, Subway Sandwich Mustard and was UAL 1K for 2010, now 1K for 2011 too :)
Posts: 1,234
How do magicjack and a netbook work together ? fast enough ?
Hi
I guess I have been asleep about Magicjack and have been using onesuite for a few years ,
Anyway I was thinking of getting a netbbook soon and was wondering how Magicjack worked with it,
Does a netbook have enough processing power ?
out of 5 bars signal strength , how much do you need for magicjack to work ?
I would only be using this for outgoing calls , or if I am traveling overseas ,
I will keep my regular home landline,
please let me know how it has worked for you
thanks
Rally
I guess I have been asleep about Magicjack and have been using onesuite for a few years ,
Anyway I was thinking of getting a netbbook soon and was wondering how Magicjack worked with it,
Does a netbook have enough processing power ?
out of 5 bars signal strength , how much do you need for magicjack to work ?
I would only be using this for outgoing calls , or if I am traveling overseas ,
I will keep my regular home landline,
please let me know how it has worked for you
thanks
Rally
Dec 26, 2008 | 6:31 am
#107
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: ORD / DUB / LHR
Programs: UA 1K MM; BA Silver; Marriott Plat
Posts: 8,240
Hi
I guess I have been asleep about Magicjack and have been using onesuite for a few years ,
Anyway I was thinking of getting a netbbook soon and was wondering how Magicjack worked with it,
Does a netbook have enough processing power ?
out of 5 bars signal strength , how much do you need for magicjack to work ?
I would only be using this for outgoing calls , or if I am traveling overseas ,
I will keep my regular home landline,
please let me know how it has worked for you
thanks
Rally
I guess I have been asleep about Magicjack and have been using onesuite for a few years ,
Anyway I was thinking of getting a netbbook soon and was wondering how Magicjack worked with it,
Does a netbook have enough processing power ?
out of 5 bars signal strength , how much do you need for magicjack to work ?
I would only be using this for outgoing calls , or if I am traveling overseas ,
I will keep my regular home landline,
please let me know how it has worked for you
thanks
Rally
Dec 26, 2008 | 8:39 pm
#108
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 1MM, Delta Plat
Posts: 11,224
I'm leaning in that direction. I've finally got the Slingbox working, so I need a computer client to sit next to my TV and stream my US programs to my UK TV. ^
Dec 26, 2008 | 8:43 pm
#109
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2000
Programs: BA, AA, DL, KLM, UA
Posts: 37,489
Instead of messing with a thin client, try looking at some of the new mini desktop machines based off Netbook CPU/chipsets:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16856167032
After adding a drive and some memory, you end up under $200, but have the added bonus of buying a "real" PC with extremely low power usage.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16856167032
After adding a drive and some memory, you end up under $200, but have the added bonus of buying a "real" PC with extremely low power usage.
Jan 5, 2009 | 4:10 pm
#110
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 18,069
No, it doesn't include the cost of a PC 24/7, but to be honest, I never calculated the cost of MJ for a real landline replacement, the way I see it, it's more a replacement for Skype or a Vonage softphone for travelers. As much as I like MJ, I don't think I'd ever replace my home VOIP service with it.
My friend was touting his magicjack much as we see here until it simply stopped working. He contacted the company, even offered to buy a replacement unit if the hardware was busted, but received no response.
Jan 5, 2009 | 4:23 pm
#111
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Newport Beach, California, USA
Posts: 36,062
MJ customer support is notoriously poor, but there are ways around it. I've recently moved to what will be a temporary residence (6 mos to 1 year). I am using the MJ as my sole phone service and haven't had any problems.
Jan 5, 2009 | 4:59 pm
#113
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Newport Beach, California, USA
Posts: 36,062
If you go over to here: http://www.magicjacksupport.com you'll be able to find email addresses for other folks at MJ, as well as live phone numbers.
Jan 5, 2009 | 5:12 pm
#114
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: LAX
Programs: Delta Plat, BMI Gold, Subway Sandwich Mustard and was UAL 1K for 2010, now 1K for 2011 too :)
Posts: 1,234
I am not really sure what people expect for $20,
if it works in the USA making long distance calls it will pay back pretty quick , even at my 2 cents a minute that one-suite charges,
If it works good overseas calling back to the USA it will pay for itself in a day or 2
you also get a USA phone number and voice mail,.....
Would I cancel my local phone ? NO WAY !
But I would not cancel it with Skype or any of the other VOIP deals either.
Would I consider Magicjack the last phone set-up I will use ?
I doubt that too, who knows whats around the corner !
Rally
if it works in the USA making long distance calls it will pay back pretty quick , even at my 2 cents a minute that one-suite charges,
If it works good overseas calling back to the USA it will pay for itself in a day or 2
you also get a USA phone number and voice mail,.....
Would I cancel my local phone ? NO WAY !
But I would not cancel it with Skype or any of the other VOIP deals either.
Would I consider Magicjack the last phone set-up I will use ?
I doubt that too, who knows whats around the corner !
Rally
Jan 5, 2009 | 5:23 pm
#115
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 3,948
If you go over to here: http://www.magicjacksupport.com you'll be able to find email addresses for other folks at MJ, as well as live phone numbers.
Jan 5, 2009 | 8:15 pm
#116
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 160
I am not really sure what people expect for $20,
if it works in the USA making long distance calls it will pay back pretty quick , even at my 2 cents a minute that one-suite charges,
If it works good overseas calling back to the USA it will pay for itself in a day or 2
you also get a USA phone number and voice mail,.....
Would I cancel my local phone ? NO WAY !
But I would not cancel it with Skype or any of the other VOIP deals either.
Would I consider Magicjack the last phone set-up I will use ?
I doubt that too, who knows whats around the corner !
Rally
if it works in the USA making long distance calls it will pay back pretty quick , even at my 2 cents a minute that one-suite charges,
If it works good overseas calling back to the USA it will pay for itself in a day or 2
you also get a USA phone number and voice mail,.....
Would I cancel my local phone ? NO WAY !
But I would not cancel it with Skype or any of the other VOIP deals either.
Would I consider Magicjack the last phone set-up I will use ?
I doubt that too, who knows whats around the corner !
Rally
Jan 5, 2009 | 8:31 pm
#117
Moderator, Hertz; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KRK
Programs: Many
Posts: 12,723
MJ in my eyes is a alt option
When I'm traveling I have my mobile but also my MJ or some other VOIP to keep the costs down. If someone needs to call me, they can always get me on my mobile. But I do have the more affordable route.
I got Vonage in my Polish address and so far after 4 year never had a problem. That IS my landline there.
In the USA I also got a VOIP over Comcast as a landline. Neither place has a hard line landline anymore.
When I'm traveling I have my mobile but also my MJ or some other VOIP to keep the costs down. If someone needs to call me, they can always get me on my mobile. But I do have the more affordable route.
I got Vonage in my Polish address and so far after 4 year never had a problem. That IS my landline there.
In the USA I also got a VOIP over Comcast as a landline. Neither place has a hard line landline anymore.
Jan 11, 2009 | 5:57 pm
#118
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: W29
Programs: It's Complicated...
Posts: 7,178
Anyone using a VOIP adapter like a Linksys or a DLINK instead of a PC? I found a utility that gives all of the SIP info but not sure which device would be best. I have my old Vonage device but has no utility to edit the SIP info.
