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momo
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| newtoncd wrote: | | momo wrote: | if you don't need a computer, why do they have a driver for it.
isn't everything accessed thru the internet, ie-your phone usage and web user interface.
why do we have to load anything on our computers.?
am I missing something? |
According to the site when you fill out the info, you have your choice of plugging the device directly into your router or your PC, if you choose the PC, you need the drivers. If you choose the router option, there are no drivers to load.
They have a control panel which you use to setup additonal options, but you don't get the login until you get the device.
I will write up a review of it next week (it ships on Monday or Tuesday). |
Ahhhhh... yes, that makes sense, I guess for portability on a laptop maybe, and softphone, unless you carry a phone with you too.. 
I think I know how it works ... read my post regarding the PAP2T and IP dialing, even without a VoIP account, from one IP's ATA to another FREE.
http://www.magicjacksupport.com/the-pap2t-can-dial-direct-ip-addresses-to-ring-your-phone-t7193.html
The Web Interface this devices company is using is Asterisk, (looking at their PDF of the Interface), I recognize it from the www.Future-Nine.com service I have now... they have their billing and other features screens, even the login screen  , mostly identical....
https://www.future-nine.com/A2BCustomer_UI/
I guess this company made a smaller type ATA, with IP Dialing, and then they get the Asterisk program to control calling to Land Lines, buy up a bunch of numbers, and sell the service to use them.
But, if you already have the Broadband service, you can JUST get the PAP2T and call someone elses ATA, and it will ring their phone FREE, separate from the VoIP service... for Video calls or whatever phone you hook up, and you also DON'T need a computer...
YEAH... I know, it's not dialing a Land Line... but sometimes the person you call has BroadBand Internet service already, and the PAT2T, or other ATA, already, and you save dollars (or Euros ) not using up your calling minutes... DUH! 
The Dial Plan should be able to be adjusted to dial the IP, stored in a Speed Dial section of the ATA, and there ya go...
I think..!
.. . the link to the post, above, also has a link within to a review about the cool features no one may be aware of in the PAP2T
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| Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 12:52 am Post subject: Magicjack support, tips, tricks, and hacks |
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BooDaddy
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| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:19 am Post subject: |
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| Subbing to this thread, and I eagerly await a review! Thanks for being our "tester" heh. |
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UPdownLoAD
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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| BooDaddy wrote: | | Subbing to this thread, and I eagerly await a review! Thanks for being our "tester" heh. |
+1!
Anyone else overwhelmed with temptation? |
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newtoncd
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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| UPdownLoAD wrote: | | BooDaddy wrote: | | Subbing to this thread, and I eagerly await a review! Thanks for being our "tester" heh. |
+1!
Anyone else overwhelmed with temptation? |
Just an update .... estimated delivery is 8/11/09. Something kind of annoying; I didn't pay the extra $$$ for rush shipping and the 30 day money back guarantee starts when the product is shipped. In my case, it was shipped on 8/1/09, so the first 11 days of my 30 day money back guarantee has been waiting for the device.
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momo
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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| newtoncd wrote: |
Just an update .... estimated delivery is 8/11/09. Something kind of annoying; I didn't pay the extra $$$ for rush shipping and the 30 day money back guarantee starts when the product is shipped. In my case, it was shipped on 8/1/09, so the first 11 days of my 30 day money back guarantee has been waiting for the device. |
sounds like they're starting to "play" with you already, even BEFORE you get the item. 
yeah, nice honest company!
even if the packace came from California to NYC by UPS, or FedEx Ground, it would only take 5 business days. ... so what's their excuse?
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newtoncd
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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| momo wrote: | | newtoncd wrote: |
Just an update .... estimated delivery is 8/11/09. Something kind of annoying; I didn't pay the extra $$$ for rush shipping and the 30 day money back guarantee starts when the product is shipped. In my case, it was shipped on 8/1/09, so the first 11 days of my 30 day money back guarantee has been waiting for the device. |
sounds like they're starting to "play" with you already, even BEFORE you get the item.
yeah, nice honest company!
even if the packace came from California to NYC by UPS, or FedEx Ground, it would only take 5 business days. ... so what's their excuse? |
I just got an email and response on the forum, they have reset my trial date to 8/11/09. They are very responsive on their forum.
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UPdownLoAD
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| Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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| newtoncd wrote: | | momo wrote: | | newtoncd wrote: |
Just an update .... estimated delivery is 8/11/09. Something kind of annoying; I didn't pay the extra $$$ for rush shipping and the 30 day money back guarantee starts when the product is shipped. In my case, it was shipped on 8/1/09, so the first 11 days of my 30 day money back guarantee has been waiting for the device. |
sounds like they're starting to "play" with you already, even BEFORE you get the item.
yeah, nice honest company!
even if the packace came from California to NYC by UPS, or FedEx Ground, it would only take 5 business days. ... so what's their excuse? |
I just got an email and response on the forum, they have reset my trial date to 8/11/09. They are very responsive on their forum. |
I saw that. They were even aware of your mishap and were very accommodating to you. I hope it works out; I'm next to order after your review |
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UPdownLoAD
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Any updates? I think I'm tired of waiting on the fence on this one and am going to jump in head first...... |
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newtoncd
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| UPdownLoAD wrote: | | Any updates? I think I'm tired of waiting on the fence on this one and am going to jump in head first...... |
Got the device yesterday afternoon ..... I am working the night shift tonight, then I have 4 days off .... I will have it installed tomorrow afternoon and my wife will give it a solid test.
Personally, I would say, go ahead and purchase it ....we can both review it.
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BooDaddy
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Thanks again Newtoncd for being the beta guy! I came real close to ordering it tonight, but I decided to wait to see what you think of it. Did they give you any details on how the billing works? do you have to pay a per minute rate? how much per year is it?
I couldnt find any info online for it. |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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| BooDaddy wrote: | Thanks again Newtoncd for being the beta guy! I came real close to ordering it tonight, but I decided to wait to see what you think of it. Did they give you any details on how the billing works? do you have to pay a per minute rate? how much per year is it?
I couldnt find any info online for it. |
BooDaddy , Go to http://faq.nettalk.com and register to see the nettalk Knowledgebase, where all of your question and many more are answered. |
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BooDaddy
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Thanks, I did just that, but most of the FAQ answers only direct me back to the www.nettalk.com site (which has VERY LITTLE information) or it tells me to login to my account (which I dont have cause Im not a customer yet) 
Why will NetTalk not support other ATA's? I would love to just have my SIP info for the service that way I could just setup my own ATA (which I already have). |
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scroll down on www.nettalk.com website and you will see
*OFFER DETAILS: Today you can try the TK6000 in your home for only 3 payments of $29.95 plus just $9.95 S&H! When you order from this website, you'll also receive free voice mail, free voice message to email, free 3-way calling, free directory assistance, free local phone number, free conference calling, an over $200 value, yours absolutely free just for ordering the amazing, money-saving Net Talk TK6000. If for any reason you're not completely satisfied, simply call customer service, and you can return the product-no questions asked within 30 days from the date your order was shipped. It's our money back guarantee! You will receive free unlimited local and long distance calling for 3 years. After that time you will be billed $19.95 per year for phone service. |
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| I'm eagerly waiting for a review of this, too. Sounds a little expensive, right off. But, I notice the return address on one of their PDFs is Van Nuys, CA, right outside Los Angeles. Google Maps shows an industrial looking area next to an airport. I might have to give them a drive-by and see if I can get one without paying for shipping... Oh, and a big fat discount, too! |
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newtoncd
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Not off to a good start.
I registered with the website with the info provided and plugged the device into my router and waited for the phone to ring. It did and at that point, I should be good for calling .... so far, no joy.
I have a dial tone, but when I place a call it says "please enter the number you wish to call".
However for those of you there, it does provide a SIP credential (SIP/and a number) once you get your login info. I haven't tried to use my Linksys VoIP adapter yet as I want to get it working with the device first. But, since they don't provide any proxy info, I guess we will have to wait for stroth's to figure it out?
I called the 800 number, they gave me another 800 number for tech support, but it went to voicemail.
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