I wrote this article to help people that want to learn about Magic Jack. I will tell you in detail the best places to buy this device and how to install and use the different options it has. After we are through, you will have a good idea whether you are interested in buying this phone.

If you prefer to shop online, you can buy the Magic Jack at places like the official site, on Amazon.com or on eBay. It is also offered through local retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy and Walgreens. I recommend purchasing Magic Jack locally if you can. Then if something happens and you want to return it you have a much better chance of doing that.

A three year old child could install Magic Jack. All it takes is to plug the device in to a usb port and wait for the downloading process to be finished. During this time you need to provide your location address and information about area codes.

The softphone screen will always be on your desktop, but you can minimize it. It has a dialing pad, an address book for you and a list of the most recent phone calls you have made or received. It also has links to commonly used websites.

An important feature is the voice mail. You will receive instructions in the packaging that tell you how to set up your voice mail. Make sure you do this right away so that you don’t miss any important messages.

You are asked for your correct physical address because of the 911 feature with Magic Jack. Because the service isn’t linked to your location, they have no way of knowing where you are if you have an emergency. While traveling with this phone, you may want to have another phone available for emergencies so you don’t have to keep changing your default location.

The other buttons are for helpful places on the internet. They are for Google, Yahoo, Weather.com and AOL. It also has a 411 button, but it does not dial information, it takes you to a phone directory web site.

I’ve given you the essentials for this new voip phone service. The Magic Jack can save you quite a bit of money on your long distance phone calls. Purchase locally or online and give it a try.

Dennis Whitefield invites you to learn more more about the Magic Jack phone and the Softphone Screen Features.