-Original Message-
>From: One Man
>Sent: Jan 5, 2010 11:15 PM
>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question
>
>When the power goes out, you have no phone, like during a lightning storm,
>very common here in Texass. Hence the re
s are only practical
as supplements to another system.
--- On Sat, 1/2/10, phartz...@gmail.com wrote:
From: phartz...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question
To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010, 4:56 PM
On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 2:24 PM, tjpa
t;>cancall my number at MagicJack and listen to the messages and erase them.
>>
>>Marcio
>>
>>
>>-Original Message-
>>>From: Fred Holmes
>>>Sent: Jan 1, 2010 8:59 PM
>>>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>>>Subject:
by e-mail and open them with Nero. I also cancall
>my number at MagicJack and listen to the messages and erase them.
>
>Marcio
>
>
>-Original Message-
>>From: Fred Holmes
>>Sent: Jan 1, 2010 8:59 PM
>>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>>Subject: Re:
:49 AM
Subject: Re: MagicJack: a VoIP question
I am not sure how this can be done. In the Magic Jack devise there is an outlet
for the phone line.
Marcio
-Original Message-
>From: rleesimon
>Sent: Jan 2, 2010 5:30 PM
>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: [CGUYS]
I am not sure how this can be done. In the Magic Jack devise there is an outlet
for the phone line.
Marcio
-Original Message-
>From: rleesimon
>Sent: Jan 2, 2010 5:30 PM
>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question
>
>If you
For free?...
Marcio
-Original Message-
>From: tjpa
>Sent: Jan 2, 2010 5:24 PM
>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question
>
>On Jan 2, 2010, at 4:46 AM, Marcio wrote:
>> Yes but only Skype to Skype...for free.
>
My 91 year old mother in law skypes with her grandson in Germany.
On both her Windows machine and her Macbook.
- Original Message -
From: "mike"
To:
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 8:13 PM
Subject: Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question
My mom is old...she skypes the d
My mom is old...she skypes the daughter to see her and her grandson. Course
old is always relative.
On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 6:06 PM, tjpa wrote:
> On Jan 2, 2010, at 5:56 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Hey, what if that computer is a Windows machine? Isn't it going to
>> be locking up, cra
On Jan 2, 2010, at 5:56 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey, what if that computer is a Windows machine? Isn't it going to
be locking up, crashing or falling victim to viruses all the time?
How the heck could that thing possibly be up and running 24/7?
Gosh, I wasn't thinking about Windows. No,
On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 2:24 PM, tjpa wrote:
> You old folks may not have noticed, but a modern household is going to have
> a small computer sitting where the telephone used to sit. It will be running
> Skype 24/7.
Hey, what if that computer is a Windows machine? Isn't it going to
be locking
Self contained stand alone skype fones for people with cable tv and get a
bundled wifi or wired dsl or net and don't use the computer or want one or
only have one in the kids' room...
-Original Message-
From: tjpa [mailto:t...@tjpa.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 3:27 PM
Subject: Re
secured?
On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Fred Holmes wrote:
> I've been looking for a Skype phone that isn't cordless/wireless (has a
> wired handset, and connects to my router with an Ethernet Cat-5 cable).
> Last time I looked (a couple of months ago), I couldn't find one. Using
> Google
I've been looking for a Skype phone that isn't cordless/wireless (has a wired
handset, and connects to my router with an Ethernet Cat-5 cable). Last time I
looked (a couple of months ago), I couldn't find one. Using Google. Or the
specs available on the web weren't such that I could tell what
the idea is you can then take your free skype connection and walk around the
house instead of being tied to the kitchen...or wherever you are keeping
your computer.
On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 1:27 PM, tjpa wrote:
> On Jan 2, 2010, at 2:47 PM, rleesimon wrote:
>
>> They make skype fones.
>>
>
> I lo
On Jan 2, 2010, at 2:40 PM, rleesimon wrote:
Skype only free when recipient also has skype ...
You think it takes a lot of arm twisting to get somebody to sign up
for a service that is free and saves them money?
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On Jan 2, 2010, at 2:47 PM, rleesimon wrote:
They make skype fones.
I looked, but don't see the point. Computer has great mic and camera
and big screen already built in. Why pay money for something that does
so much less and still needs to be connected to a computer?
They make skype fones.
Best solution is skype on your ifone or wm smartphone and pirate off
neighbors unsecured wifi .hehee! ...after all is said&done, when att and
others get permission to get ridda pots (& some eyesore poles/wires), there
may be a move afoot to make everyone who gets wifi for fo
Skype only free when recipient also has skype ...
-Original Message-
From: t.piwowar [mailto:t...@tjpa.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 12:01 AM
Subject: Re: MagicJack: a VoIP question
Don't forget that you can also get VOIP services like Skype at zero
cost.
cordless phone with two basis. Work fine.
Marcio
-Original Message-
>From: Fred Holmes
>Sent: Jan 1, 2010 9:21 PM
>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question
>
>The most modern phone you have that works on POTS is a "corded
Phonepower.com works without computer and the 911 feature works.
-Original Message-
From: Tony B [mailto:ton...@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 10:42 PM
Subject: Re: MagicJack: a VoIP question
Actually, that's two questions. First, you may use your existing
telephones with MJ,
by e-mail and open them with Nero. I also cancall
my number at MagicJack and listen to the messages and erase them.
Marcio
-Original Message-
>From: Fred Holmes
>Sent: Jan 1, 2010 8:59 PM
>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question
&
If you plug in magic jack on computer, internal mic and spkr are all you
need (I have IBM Thinkpad). Needs no fone. Dial on screen with mouse or
via phonebook.
-Original Message-
From: Fred Holmes [mailto:f...@his.com]
Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 9:21 PM
Subject: Re: MagicJack: a VoI
I have it. I used it in Europe with an IBM x31 notebook with dsl speed
internet ...it is flawless! No fone needed, used computer speakers and mic
...but, of course, you need to have the computer on and connected to a wifi
source to use it. I also have phonepower.com device at home. Computer can
On Jan 2, 2010, at 4:46 AM, Marcio wrote:
Yes but only Skype to Skype...for free.
You old folks may not have noticed, but a modern household is going to
have a small computer sitting where the telephone used to sit. It will
be running Skype 24/7.
*
Yes but only Skype to Skype...for free.
Marcio
-Original Message-
>From: "t.piwowar"
>Sent: Jan 2, 2010 3:00 AM
>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question
>
>Don't forget that you can also get VOIP se
Actually, I have and occasionally use Skype, and that's not true. Only
computer-to-computer Skype calls are free; fairly useless as a
telephone replacement. Currently the only thing cheaper than MagicJack
is Google Voice, which will presumably leave beta and open to the
public this year. However, i
Don't forget that you can also get VOIP services like Skype at zero
cost.
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S] MagicJack: a VoIP question
>
>Yes and no. If you leave your VOIP (e.g. MagicJack) always at one specific
>premises and register that premises with that telephone number at 911 (there
>is a process for doing this), then you will have reliable 911 service, just as
>landline numb
Actually, that's two questions. First, you may use your existing
telephones with MJ, but you don't have to. It comes with an interface
that easily switches to "headset" so any headset (or mic and speakers)
can work.
No, pulse dialing is ancient history. You could not dial a number from
a rotary ph
I have a Vtech cordless phone with two basis. Work fine.
Marcio
-Original Message-
>From: Fred Holmes
>Sent: Jan 1, 2010 9:21 PM
>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question
>
>The most modern phone you have that works on
t;Sent: Jan 1, 2010 6:39 PM
>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>Subject: Re: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question
>
>For my earlier message, a P.S.
>
>
>(1) Is there a source for info about VoIP in general, not just related
>to MagicJack. I am under the impression that o
The most modern phone you have that works on POTS is a "corded handset". I
suspect one could also use a cordless handset, if one were to plug the base
station into the MagicJack. (just as the base station is plugged into the
RJ-11 wall outlet the same way that a corded handset is plugged into
At 06:39 PM 1/1/2010, Robert Carroll wrote:
>(1) Is there a source for info about VoIP in general, not just related to
>MagicJack.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VOIP
Google VOIP.
Google whatever terms you don't understand when reading about VOIP.
*
Cell phones with GPS can report their location exactly. Primitive cell phones
can only report what tower they are currently connected to. The issue with 911
service is how to handle a phone that is mobile, i.e., is used away from home.
MagicJack can be used away from home. Connect it to your
Yes and no. If you leave your VOIP (e.g. MagicJack) always at one specific
premises and register that premises with that telephone number at 911 (there is
a process for doing this), then you will have reliable 911 service, just as
landline numbers are registered with 911 (but the registration i
I have looked into all of these and at present it makes no sense to me.
None of the major VOIP carriers offer a local number so it is of no
use for incoming. As I already bundle my phone service and have
unlimited dialing plus all the calling features plus have an
international plan it makes
I use MagicJack as a second phone line for making outgoing calls. It works fine
for me most of the time, but sometimes the call "breaks up" like some cell
phone calls do. Not as reliable as POTS. It also requires a running computer
to connect to the Internet. If you leave your computer on 24x
In answer to your questions:
Whenever you sign up for a VOIP service you are assigned a phone
number. They will give you (A.) a number based on the closest local
exchange they offer. or (B.) a number based in an area code you
choose, again based on the closest local exchange they offer.
Th
For my earlier message, a P.S.
(1) Is there a source for info about VoIP in general, not just related
to MagicJack. I am under the impression that only those who make many
long-distance calls, especially international calls, can benefit from
subscribing to VoIP since the cost of domestic lo
There was a FCC directive on this some time ago that required VOIP
providers to give reliable 911 service. Check with the provider to make sure.
I am pretty certain Vonage and them had to do so, or shut down.
This even came up with Cell phone this year locally when it came out
that some of th
t;Sent: Jan 1, 2010 6:00 PM
>To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM
>Subject: [CGUYS] MagicJack: a VoIP question
>
>In the 2010 February issue of Consumer Reports, there are tests of 15
>items sold on TV infomercials that use hard-sell language. As one may
>suspect, most items did n
does one have reliable 911 with VoIP?
thought one needed a landline for reliable, available 911.
Pls. help me with this issue!
On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 6:00 PM, Robert Carroll wrote:
> In the 2010 February issue of Consumer Reports, there are tests of 15 items
> sold on TV infomercials that use har
In the 2010 February issue of Consumer Reports, there are tests of 15
items sold on TV infomercials that use hard-sell language. As one may
suspect, most items did not live up to the claims made therein. But one
got a favorable review, the MagicJack for connecting to VoIP. The
review follows
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