Google Voice, what am I missing out on?
 

So I got a Google Voice account 6 months ago but never used it. What am I missing out on? What are some tips and tricks to getting the max from it?

I dont have it ..so im missing out too...although i use skype and other services so i doubt im missing much ??????

I like the call widget so you can place a Call Me button on a web page. I use the recording feature a lot too. On many occasions I'll record a call then email the recording to the other party. You can email it, download it, or embed it.

No one uses Google Voice?

i use it on the droid to hide my verizon ph number when i need to

Google Voice - never heard of it.

I just got an account last week. I set it up on my blackberry, pretty cool calling feature. I really like the texting and voicemail features.

Been using it for a while.

It's definately cool.

Especially if you have free incoming minutes on your cell. If so, you can call anywhere for free in the us.

Integrates with your gmail contacts.

Ring all your phones (cell house busines) or ring 2, 1 or none, whatever, make it where they wont ring after a certain time or not on the weekends. Endless uses really.

Transcripes your voicemail to text, and texts it to your cell.

All kinds of neat shit.

Screens callers (if you want)

I like voice because you get your own phone number with it, and you never have to give out your own number. Plus you can turn on a do not disturb feature so the calls coming from the Voice number get sent straight to your voicemail on Google Voice. Also, they transcribe your voicemails, too, but I think you can turn that off.