Ooma Telo versus Magic Jack (from infoNOTmercial.com)
May.13, 2010 in
Fort Collins VoIP Video
Both of these telephone products claim to break free from monthly phone bills, but which is a better choice for YOU? Watch our full review of the Ooma Telo and Magic Jack services at www.infonotmercial.com See more unbiased Infomercial and as-seen-on-TV product reviews @ infoNOTmercial.com
May 13th, 2010 at 3:36 am
Add the third competitor NetTalk. it is the same device as the magicjack but does not need a computer.
May 13th, 2010 at 4:27 am
Can you tell me how do you setup the ooma telo for the first time?
Steve
May 13th, 2010 at 4:37 am
Well in the hardware cost should include the cost of a PC seeing magic jack needs one to make a phone calls. It is acting like a server for the magic jack and with out a PC it is not going to work. so even if you include a PC the price will change for the price comparison to break even. lets say you get a PC for $200 then + $40 for magic jack = $240 now after 10 years at $20 = $200 and them together = $440 for total price after 10 years. ooma is cheaper than magic jack.(time in vid 3:42)
May 13th, 2010 at 5:24 am
@TranceScene But, if Ooma is smashed, then no phone service.
Ooma’s one time fee will take 250 months for Ooma to even out with magicJack… the big question is, will Ooma survive that long?
May 13th, 2010 at 5:58 am
first people are overrated
May 13th, 2010 at 6:50 am
The $11.75 Ooma annual fee starts on the SECOND year which this review does not specify. The first year is alread paid for.
Unless you want to always be dependent on a compter to be turned on in order to make or receive calls, Ooma is the clear choice. If you have the $30/mo Vonage, your Ooma will be paid for in 7 months. Sooner if your current monthly bill is more.
Ooma $9/mo premium is only if you need advanced features like 3 way. Caller ID, voicemail, and call waiting are free.
May 13th, 2010 at 6:58 am
There is no comparison.
Magic Jack requires a pc to be ON to make and receive calls. PC crashes, no phone. This is going to be their downfall I think.
To make international calls with Magic Jack, every different home you call must have a computer with Magic Jack installed. Both parties must have their computers turned on at the same time for the call to complete. Pain in the ass.
Ooma is one time $249 with no monthly fees ever and no pc required.
Ooma is the Magic Jack killer.
May 13th, 2010 at 7:13 am
not first
May 13th, 2010 at 8:09 am
First