I've been using a MagicJack at home now for 4 years ... and I've got my mother one, her boyfriend, my sister ... and they all LOVE IT!!
I use mine on a spare dedicated Pentium 4 box with 2GB of RAM ... have the computer set to prioritize BACKGROUND applications, set the virtual memory at 2536MB for both upper and lower limits, so Windows is not constantly trying to optimize the virtual memory, and TURNED OFF AUTOMATIC UPDATES!!! I also put the computer in the DMZ of my router.
I have not rebooted it since a power failure we had in the fall ... and my magicjack works awesome!
I've considered buying the new "MagicJack Plus" that plugs directly into the wall AC outlet and requires no computer, but to be honest, our hydro electricity is so cheap here, that having this computer on 24/7 is not a concern.
I use the
MagicFeatures and SkyJack plugins, and have access to all my call logs by using the computer too, so I am really in no hurry to upgrade.
**FOR THE GUY WHO SAID HE HATES THE POPUP WINDOW** Check the page linked above - the MagicSilence plugin will solve the popup window when you receive a call.
By my own estimates, I save well over $1000 per year using MagicJack as opposed to a POTS phone line ... and yes I used to have vonage ... this costs the same for a year pretty much as what Vonage was costing me monthly, and to be honest, MagicJack's call quality is much better than Vonage. Every 20 or so calls with Vonage I would get an annoying echo, or noise on the line. Sure hanging up and calling back solved it 9 out of ten times, but it was an annoyance I do not have with MJ ...
I absolutely without any doubts highly recommend MagicJack! My entire family are happy customers!
