Correcting a mistake on the "features" aspect:

The magicJack costs $39.95 when you purchase it. With that price tag comes a full year of service. Each year afterwards costs $19.95 unless you buy your years in bulk (in which case the rate drops further).

MAGICJACK TIPS: SKYPE VIDEO CONFERENCING

Users of the magicJack can now enjoy the added benefits of Skype including video calling, conference calling and free Skype to Skype user calls worldwide.

A new Skype dual mode calling software plugin "SkyjackPlugin" for magicJack users has been released. The plugin allows magicJack and Skype calls to be placed concurrently from the same regular or cordless phone.

To place Skype calls just dial * before the number you want to call. Speed dial numbers are available for dialing other Skype users. Regular magicJack calls are placed as normal. For incoming calls, just answer the phone when it rings.

"SkyjackPlugin" can be downloaded at http://www.pcphonesoft.com

This product is a sham. My mom had, I had her send it back. First, you have to have internet service and that will set you back more that $20 (unless on campus or lucky enough to have it in your apartment). Second, the software sucks. You can't leave it on because when your computer goes to sleep a call will not go through. Trust me, get a cell phone with nights and weekends and a few extra minutes a texting plan and your golden. This product is NOT worth the hassle.

I use Skype Out instead of a land line, but for $12 a year, there's JumperTel: http://telephonyonline.com/residential_services/news/jumpertel-usb-phone-1006/ Then there's Ooma, which is free forever once you buy the equipment: http://www.ooma.com/

Wow, this was basically a huge advert for the Magic Jack, not a features piece. Did the company pay for and write this spot?

yea, this is probably some type of affiliate or pr thing from MJ.

if u want to record calls on mj u dont need skype. i would just use a service like recordiapro