MagicJack Phone to PC Device - Talk for FREE! 1ea.

★★★☆☆
3.2

based on 34 reviews  

from $39.99

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

 

$39.99 at Walgreens

 
 

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Pros

  • Simple / intuitive controls (21)
  • Clear reception (20)
  • Durable (10)
  • Download is easy (1)
  • Easy setup (1)
  • Easy to install (1)
  • Excellen price (1)
  • Ripoff (1)
  • Saves me 220 yearly (1)
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Cons

  • Not durable (7)
  • Poor reception / weak antenna (5)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (4)
  • Absolutely no support (1)
  • Caller id on handset (1)
  • Cannot register product (1)
  • Compatability problems (1)
  • Couldn't receive calls (1)
  • Echo (1)

Best Uses

  • Long talks (17)
  • Telecommuting (10)
  • Dorm room (5)
  • Multiple lines (4)
  • Conference calls (2)
  • High-volume (2)
  • Cheap (1)
  • Extra line (1)
  • Free long distance (1)
  • Home (1)
 
 
 

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2008 Product of the Year Does your cell phone have bad reception or drop calls in your house? Then you need magicJack. Plug and Play USB Phone Jack allows users to call anywhere in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands (U.S. VI) for no additional charges. Receive calls from anywhere. Each magicJack USB phone jack includes a phone number. Use your regular home phone or a headset/mic combo. Switch between a handset and your headset/mic combo. Broadband, high-speed internet, cable internet, DSL, WiFi or WiMax required. magicJack does not work over dial-up or satellite internet. Here's How Easy It Is... Plug any household phone into the magicJack. Plug the magicJack into any USB port on your computer. Pick up the phone and talk for free anywhere in the USA and Canada! FEATURES Call anywhere in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Each magicJack includes your very own unique phone number Prepaid minutes available for calling countries besides the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. VI & Canada First year of service included ($19.95/year thereafter) INCLUDES A phone number from one of many metropolitan areas around the country that can receive free incoming calls from around the world. A license to use the magicJack to call the US and Canada for FREE during your first year of use. A USB optional extension cord. Free local and long distance calling to US and Canada. Free International calling to US/Canada numbers when traveling outside of the US. REQUIREMENTS To use a magicJack, you MUST have the following: A computer with an available USB port; AND Any computer with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Intel-based Apple MAC operating system; AND One of the following: Broadband, High-Speed Internet, Cable Internet, DSL, WiFi, Wireless, WiMax, or FiOS; AND Your present corded telephone or cordless telephone system (you can also use a headset or your computer's microphone and speakers) SPECIFICATIONS Model: A921 Product Type: VoIP PC Interface Supported: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS Connections: RJ-11 phone jack (1) Power: powered by USB connection

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Last update: Nov 7, 2009

MagicJack Phone to PC Device - Talk for FREE! 1ea. Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[11 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[9 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
MagicJack is great!

"I have watched the commercials for this item for a few years now and I always thought it was too good to be true. I think they actually priced it a little too low because it really is hard to think you can get all the features it has for such a low price. I was spending 32.00 per month for a home phone line I used maybe 30 minutes a month. I only kept it because I sometimes fax and I needed a phone to use if my ..." Read Full Review »

Jul 14, 2009 by Shane

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
AVOID THIS PRODUCT! RUN FROM MAGICJACK!

"Phone did not work. Spent 3 hours on chat-based support...no fix. Spent another 2-3 hrs on chat-based support...no fix. Company will not replace units purchased from Walgreens. Fixed some problems myself (the USB config file was corrupted...most won't fix that unless they are a programmer.... Reverse-engineered config file and fixed basic problem. Call quality still a problem. Purchased second unit just out ..." Read Full Review »

Jul 30, 2009 by x684867

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[11 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

MagicJack Phone to PC Device - Talk for FREE! 1ea. Review

MagicJack is great!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Reception
  • Easy Controls
  • Sound is very clear

    Cons

  • No problems at all

    Best Uses

  • Conference Calls
  • Dorm Room
  • High Volume
  • Long Talks
  • Multiple Lines
  • More »
 

"I have watched the commercials for this item for a few years now and I always thought it was too good to be true. I think they actually priced it a little too low because it really is hard to think you can get all the features it has for such a low price. I was spending 32.00 per month for a home ph …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 14 2009
Shane
Tampa,FL
I am:
  • Tech Savvy
 

[8 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

MagicJack Phone to PC Device - Talk for FREE! 1ea. Review

It depends how you use it,.like anything

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy Controls

    Cons

  • Not Durable

    Best Uses

  • High Volume
  • Long Talks
  • Telecommuting
 

"PROS: It works ANYWHERE. Wonderful to use if you travel out of the country with a laptop where your cell phone doesn't work.



CONS: I can see how it would break easily;however, I would suggest using a USB extension cord to minimize the stress on the plastic housing/USB plug on it. I would also s …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 18 2009
Desotocrazy
Macomb, MI
I am:
  • Gearhead
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

MagicJack Phone to PC Device - Talk for FREE! 1ea. Review

Love Magic Jack

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Reception
  • Durable
  • Easy Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Long Talks
  • Multiple Lines
 

"I research thisproduct for a very long time, I was waiting to hear about the catch to all of this. There had to be a flaw. Well No catch , very eay to use. With any product you buy there are always pro's and con's. well so far mine are all pro's. simple set up. great sound easy to use. I am done pay …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 2 2009
Steph
nj
I am:
  • Practical
  • Professional
  • Technically Challenged
 

[9 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

MagicJack Phone to PC Device - Talk for FREE! 1ea. Review

AVOID THIS PRODUCT! RUN FROM MAGICJACK!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Not Durable

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Phone did not work.

Spent 3 hours on chat-based support...no fix.

Spent another 2-3 hrs on chat-based support...no fix.

Company will not replace units purchased from Walgreens.



Fixed some problems myself (the USB config file was corrupted...most won't fix that unless they are a programmer.... …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 30 2009
x684867
Round Rock, Texas
 

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

MagicJack Phone to PC Device - Talk for FREE! 1ea. Review

So far so good

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Reception

    Cons

  • Some connection problems

    Best Uses

  • Long Talks
  • Toll calls
 

"I use as primary for all calls. Have had some connection problems that I haven't been able to diagnose - my computer system or the magicjack? Callers have reported a "delay" when calling in and a clicking while talking, which can be annoying. Have noticed incoming calls on the magicjack dialog box t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 3 2009
rockyraccoon
Coarsegold, CA
I am:
  • Practical
 
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