magicJack and MagicJack Plus Support, Reviews, FAQs and Hacks

Google · AdSense

MagicJackInSac · magicJack Apprentice Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 12

Stroths,

I have one of your thin clients, got it from you way back in July. Before I got it set up I ended up getting the Blue screen of death and assumed it crashed. I am just now getting around to trying to get this thing to work again. I downloaded 1.2 and unzipped to a usb dok and started following the instructions, but there appears to be a missing step between 4 and 5. after doing step 4, checking the box to create a dos startup disk, I only have the option to "choose using dos system files located at:" (and here is where I do not know where to choose from) so I cannot move on to step 5.

stroths · Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:18 am Post subject:

stroths · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:06 pm Post subject: My new t5720

Just got a t5720 off ebay for ~$75. Upgraded the ram to 1gb ($11) and the flash to 2gb ($25). This is a little bigger than my t5700 and t5710, but I like it. I managed to do an nlited HP OEM install of XP Pro SP3 (not XPe) that is legit. It's basically like the copy of XP that comes with a new Dell as its set to not need registration providing the BIOS has some certain bits in it to identify its a Dell (HP in this case). Took a little over a gb of the 2gb flash drive up.

This puppy is faaast. I tweaked the heck out of it and installed the EWF drivers, disabled the pagefile, put a 192mb ramdrive, etc.

I plan on using this as a call recording box using an app called Cain. I had it running on my desktop, but it is a network hog for the pc its running on.

On a side note, the 5720 uses a socket A. I stuck an athlon 3300 which booted, but only at 1750mhz and got warm fast. Just testing, so I'll stick with the stock CPU (for now) Smile

_________________
Use a Thin Client w/MJ
My MJ Utilities Suite - SIP Grabber, Upgrader and More
Flash Memory Lifesaving Tips

lakay2 · MagicJack Newbie Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Posts: 2

stroths,

First of all thanks for all your posts and more power to you. I have been busy playing with the 5710 & 5720 and boy I tell you I have never been more busy than the last 2 months playing with these toys. I just had XPe SP3 on a 1GB flash on my 5720 with 100MB space left enough to squeeze in MJ and AntiVirus. I have some questions if you don't mind.

1. If using 5720 for Internet Browsing and e-mail - Will it be necessary/beneficial to install Antivirus e.g. AVGFree Version or maybe Windows Defender?

2. Wow! how did you get a 5720 for $75 on eBay And 1GB RAM for $11 I wanna know please? Good things happen to those who wait or good things happen to good people or both? I 'll go with BOTH.

Thanks a lot and Happy Holidays!

Lakay2

PTravel · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:06 pm Post subject: Re: T5720

lakay2 · MagicJack Newbie Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Posts: 2

PTravel

I have the Windows Security Center running with Windows Firewall and of course it asks for an Antivirus so I am wondering if I really need an Antivirus since this HP TCs are virtually Virus proof with just a Reboot then what about the Spyware? so I thought of the free Windows Defender.
You got me beat with the 5720 I got mine for 91+S&H LOL!

Anyways thanks for the reply!
Happy Holidays to you.

Lakay2

stroths · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:46 pm Post subject: Re: T5720

VaHam · Dan Should Pay Me Joined: 13 Feb 2008 Posts: 838

I installed a 4GB Hitachi microdrive in another one of my T5710 and this time took some photos while I was doing it; so I thought I'd share my experiences with you folks.

Here is a link to the full article T5710 Microdrive

And the following is a link to a zip file with the article, full size photos and batch files included: The Project Files
_________________
Sad Times Ahead for this Obamanation !!!! Psalms 109:8

nyislander · MagicJack Newbie Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 3

I haven't received my T5710 yet but by reading all the posts on hardware upgrades I am considering the CF/microdrive adapter route. I found the following eBay item http://cgi.ebay.com/CF-to-44-Pin-IDE-Adapter-Adaptor-Female-For-PC-20-197A_W0QQitemZ120354487321QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20081226?IMSfp=TL081226118005r26026 and would like your opinions. It looks like there is a potential interference problem on the right side of the board when installed (using stroths picture). Maybe I'll just get it and see for myself.

Thanks.

stroths · Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:48 pm Post subject:

nyislander,

I don't think that adapter will work because of the extra space on either side of the 44 pin connector. I believe somewhere earlier in the thread someone (Holman I believe) got one of these I found and it didn't fit right. If going the CF route, your best bet is to get a 44 pin cable and a CF adapter with a 44 pin male connector.

EDIT: It was VaHam (see below)
_________________
Use a Thin Client w/MJ
My MJ Utilities Suite - SIP Grabber, Upgrader and More
Flash Memory Lifesaving Tips

VaHam · Dan Should Pay Me Joined: 13 Feb 2008 Posts: 838

nyislander · MagicJack Newbie Joined: 18 Nov 2008 Posts: 3

Thanks for the info. I don't know how I missed your post VaHam on the 1st page?!

stroths · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 9:21 am Post subject:

noetic1 · MagicJack Contributor Joined: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 65

Thanks to stroths and HolmanGT for the great posts. I was able to setup my "new" TC pretty easily with all of the great info on this site.

I seem to have an odd unit TC because I got a 5710 with 1.1Ghz, 256/256. I won a 5700 1GHz, 256/256 in eBay so I was pleasantly surprised to receive a 5710 with USB 2.0. Thanks to stroths for posting the pics showing both units. I would have never known I had a 5710 had I not seen the pics.

The only issue I ran into was the BSOD which was easily resolved by updating the USB drivers. I also didn't install DirectX since I'm conserving precious DOM space until my 1GB Transcend DOM arrives. I only have 11MB free with the stock 256 MB DOM after removing all of the non-essential apps.

Now I'm off to test if a 1GB RAM stick will work with my 5710 with an 8600 processor. Keeping my fingers crossed.