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Hardware, Software & Publications What hardware, software, books, videos, et cetera have you found useful? What would you like to see more of? This topic is to discuss various inspection-related products and publications.

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Old 9/14/08, 2:43 PM
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I have been using this service for over six months and have been very happy with it. I use it for a second line in a different area and have the calls forwarded to my primary line. It cost 20 a year for a second line.

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Old 9/14/08, 2:47 PM
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Greg,

Starting using one two weeks ago. It is working great.

I'm waiting for them to open up porting of numbers(so I can use my current number) before I switch over completely.

For $20 for the device and $20 a year it's a great deal.



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Funny, I've seen some people saying quite the opposite about this service in another thread. I'll have to hear more opinions!



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Old 9/14/08, 5:08 PM
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Funny, I've seen some people saying quite the opposite about this service in another thread. I'll have to hear more opinions!
I called and left you a message using the majicJack.

I had a call quality issue the first day I used it but not since.

It doesn't require much bandwidth so it works well on DSL or Cable.
I have Comcast.



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Old 9/14/08, 5:24 PM
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I think it was more the billing than the quality they were objecting to. They might have cleared up any problems though.



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Old 9/14/08, 5:32 PM
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I have heard that also. They give you an option to get the equipment faster if you pay now instead of taking the 30 day trial. I think that is where most people get confused.

I had a problem in the beginning with people not being able to hear me on the other end. With a little research I found out that you can adjust the volume. That took care of the problem.



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I have it, I do not like it, but it's a cheap way to create a voicemail box with a seperate number.

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I have it .. waiting for the number port also.. I did have some trouble too with people hearing me on the other end.
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Did you purchase it throught the internet or did you call the 800 number?
Their web page does not say its secure.
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I purchased it through the internet. I do believe that it takes you to a secure page when you order.



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I purchased it through the internet. I do believe that it takes you to a secure page when you order.
Greg does it work like voip or only with the computer on?
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Bob, it requires an active broad band connection and your computer has to be left on(not hibernate or sleep)



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Old 9/15/08, 7:31 PM
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The computer has to be on for you to be able to make calls. I use mine for an Orlando number and have it forward to my main number (cell phone). The computer doesn't need to be on for it to forward the calls. I am going to get another one so that I have a Daytona Beach number also. I can have two extra lines in two different area codes for $40 a year.



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The computer has to be on for you to be able to make calls. I use mine for an Orlando number and have it forward to my main number (cell phone). The computer doesn't need to be on for it to forward the calls. I am going to get another one so that I have a Daytona Beach number also. I can have two extra lines in two different area codes for $40 a year.
Ok , I knew there was a reason it is not a good land line replacement for an older person.

You would not get calls unless computer was always on.(same answer , thanks Mike)
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800 number. They try to upsell and ad on during the call. I hung up early and they charged me for 2 yrs instead of one.
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