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magicjack.jpgIf you've been considering switching over to a cheap voice-over-IP, service, you're in luck: The PC Magazine networking team recently reviewed the YMax magicJack, a near-perfect consumer-level VoIP solution. Just plug the YMax magicJack into an analog phone and the USB port of a PC with broadband Internet, and enjoy crystal-clear nationwide service for less than $20.

Get the full scoop in our in-depth review.

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Posted by: John Marshall
March 11, 2008 10:57 AM

Not sure how good it is working in the US but in Canada it is very hit and miss. Took forever to make even 1 call and then nothing. The distributor up here is very deceptive as well. I paid through Paypal and it took over 2 months of back and forth with him to get a refund including threats to report him to the BBB. He finally sent me a personal cheque instead of paying me back through Paypal as I requested for the original price but did not refund the sales tax. All in all a very bad experience with an extremely rude and hard to contact individual. Buyer beware!


Posted by: SOL kIDRON
May 13, 2008 10:30 AM

1. If I will order the magicjack, will I keep my phone number and my 2 ringers???

2. I have broadband but that is from my phone line, what I have to do to get connected to the Internet???


Posted by: Rick
August 14, 2008 12:48 AM

I have it and can't get the darned thing to work consistently. No support either. I guess I can't expect much from something that costs $20. Mine is headed to the trash can. I think I will move to a regular line. I am going to signup with one of the others like Vonage, Linjo or TeleBlend.


Posted by: mick
August 14, 2008 1:00 AM

Do I need to have my laptop on all the time? How does this compare to Vonage, viatk, SunRocket, TeleBlend etc?
Is it just a softclient?


Posted by: Jean B.
December 30, 2008 1:50 PM

My magicjack failed after 5 months and they will not replace it. It is a hardware problem and not my USB connection. FYI


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