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shari
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Magic Jack working like a charm in Asuncion....sooo cool
Thanks to Ibannie...who turned us on to MajicJack...she told us about how for $30 a year...you can hook up this little gizmo to your computer USB port
and make all the dang calls ya want to harrass your family and friends in the USA and Canada...call em every hour to brag about the halibut ya just
caught off the beach...how cold the margaritas are...how great the surf is...etc etc....it'll drive em nuts.
I got my gizmo last night delivered by bajaboy transport and it is so cool. So we now have a san diego phone number for anyone who wants to give us a
buzz...er call...619-906-8438.
If you call me and leave a voice message i can call you back free...i'm gonna call all my pals today.
You can take your gizmo on the road with ya....like down to baja and keep in touch via phone for free with your family back home. This is one of
those...too good to believe...things but seems to work just fine for now.
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Geo_Skip
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Excellent news Shari! I'm sure that it will make calling Sirena easier! I was glad to hear about her time up working at the aquarium again. While I
would not wish that you BE closer to San Diego, the local phone will be a great help. Congratulations. By best to all those lucky enough to be in
Asuncion now..
A few specs on the equipment would be nice. I want one for my next trip too!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
Thanks to Ibannie...who turned us on to MajicJack...she told us about how for $30 a year... |
Really? Mine works great at $59.00 for five years. Go on their site and see the add.
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woody with a view
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that's cool!
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shari
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I only got the year tryout in case new technology comes out...just got my first call from the Woodman...this is so awesome!
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
You can take your gizmo on the road with ya....like down to baja and keep in touch via phone for free with your family back home. This is one of
those...too good to believe...things but seems to work just fine for now. |
Can you do that, Shari? I thought I had to install it on my computer. Then again, I may have done whatever I had to do after leaving Sharky's so
there's no tellin' what I did.
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shari
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i have mine on my laptop...i'm gonna try another laptop to see if it works on another computer too. IBannie was using hers on the wireless connection
from our campground.
here is what the website says about use on other computers
YES. magicJack is a portable device and may be used on multiple computers.
magicJack may be used on any Windows XP, Windows Vista or Intel-based MACs. You will not have to register your magicJack again.
Simply plug your magicJack into the new computer and wait for the software to appear and you will be able to make and receive calls within moments.
Only one magicJack may be used on a computer at a time.
magicJack is ideal for traveling.
[Edited on 7-3-2009 by shari]
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
IBannie was using hers on the wireless connection from our campground. |
WOW....What could be better. Betcha Carlos Slim loves to see this.
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DENNIS
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Thanks, Shari. It's a pre-Sharky's learning experience.
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Iflyfish
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How cool is that!! Our kids in CA are using this too. This is huge for you guys. I will give you a call!!
Iflyfish
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karenintx
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To make the Magic Jack work on an other computer you will need to plug your "MJ" into the USB port...it will automatically download the software
needed to make the calls from that computer. Sometimes it can take a few minutes.
We have used our "MJ" in several countries and love it.
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Lee
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MJ
Share my MJ with a PC and it works fine on my Mac. We have 2 separate numbers -- because of 2 laptops. And it works fine most of the time.
Sometimes, from BCS, it won't connect with the Norte number being called.
When I've called from up North to Pescadero, reception is fine from Pescadero but there is definitely an echo from my end and a lag.
Otherwise, for the price and convenience of having a Norte number that rings in BCS, it's great.
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shari
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I just talked to some family members in Canada and it was fine...even got an incoming call, put mom on hold and she got musac too...wonderful new toy.
It is very nice to be able to chat with family and friends whenever I want.
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DENNIS
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The only drawback is that you have to have your computer on to receive calls.
Although, they do have voicemail. It sends you an email when there's a message in your box.
[Edited on 7-3-2009 by DENNIS]
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ibannie
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oh good, Shari! I am glad you got it and it works great from there still. We used it down in Los Barriles too - and all over the USA. Just
finished the 1st year and bought the $59 deal. They don't warn you when your year is done - it just stops working - so make sure you mark the date to
renew on time
Yep - take the little do-hicky along with you and install it on any computer. There is an adjustment if you go between Mac and PC, so watch out for
that..... otherwise its just great.
I have a serious case of IMA (I miss Baja!)
Annie
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Kindness in another\'s trouble, Courage in your own.\"
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toneart
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I don't have a phone line in Mulege. (Can't get one because underground wiring is required within my park, so it would be costly. Not enough
neighbors want to chip in). So I receive the internet by way of a router in a neighbor's house who is on the river road and has a phone line. Because
of distance and block walls, I have to sit in front of a window that has an unobstructed pathway to the router. It is wireless, but it is v-e-r-y
s-l-o-w.
My question: would Magic Jack work under those circumstances. Another thing, my laptop is a MAC ibook G4.
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ibannie
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It works on a Macbook - thats what I have when we travel - also works on the pc at home. Not too sure about the slow connection though. Try getting
a receiver booster to increase your connection level, then it would be ok. When I get a slow connection the phone sounds scratchy which makes it
almost not worth the aggravation.
\"Life is mostly froth and bubble; Two things stand like stone:
Kindness in another\'s trouble, Courage in your own.\"
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Sharksbaja
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ibannie
I have a serious case of IMA (I miss Baja!)
Annie |
Ummm I thinks that is "IMB"
and it's epidemic!
DON\'T SQUINT! Give yer eyes a break!
Try holding down [control] key and toggle the [+ and -] keys
Viva Mulege!
Nomads\' Sunsets
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karenintx
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From our travels and piggybacking on wirless routers, I would said you would have some problems. The slower the connection the worse the sound and
some feedback. The hubby would use "MJ" @ the Marriott in Quito. Since it was wirless hotel sometimes it was good and other times it was bad...that
is when he would use Yahoo Messenger, Skype or an other VOIP.
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ibannie
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see? Brain non functional outside Baja! IMB.........
\"Life is mostly froth and bubble; Two things stand like stone:
Kindness in another\'s trouble, Courage in your own.\"
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