Magic Jack Product Review

Technical Details

• Unlimited Local and Long Distance Calling within the United States and Canada.
• Your service is absolutely free for the first year that you use it.
• You will receive a free phone number during installation.
• You will receive a free voicemail box with your new phone number.

Product Description

The Magic Jack has become the new Internet telephone phenomenon for 2008. With it’s adapter you can make unlimited local and long distance calls in the United States and Canada for free! That means you can say goodbye to the devastating telephone bills that you are use to seeing every month. But what is so different about the Magic Jack is, unlike most VoIP services, Magic Jack uses dedicated telephone networks which means that it can be more reliable than many VoIP service providers. Also it allows you to take and use your phone when you travel no matter your location.

Hardware

The Magic Jack doesn’t require any expensive hardware to get started. Your welcome package will include:

• Magic Jack Adapter
• USB Adapter

So you don’t have to worry about trying to put together technical hardware or have various cords and wires running all through your house. Additional hardware that you may have to invest in is a regular telephone or a headset, depending on your preference.

The Interface

The Magic Jack has a simple interface that is installed once you connect your Magic Jack to your computer using it’s USB cord. The interface allows you to make calls directly from your computer screen using a sleek key pad, as well as save your contacts, use the built in Caller ID, and so much more!

Also, for your convenience, this interface gives you the  flexibility of being able to switch from using a regular telephone to using a headset to make and receive calls. This is a great feature for those that would like to be able to use the telephone while working on the computer.

Pros

• You can make unlimited local and long distant calls within the United States and Canada.
• You only have to pay $49 per year rather than monthly phone bills.
• You can take your Magic Jack anywhere in the world and use it when you travel.

Cons

• Your computer must be turned on to make and receive calls.
• You have to have a reliable Internet Connection to use your Magic Jack.
• Magic Jack’s customer service and technical support needs some improving.

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