Amazon Gold Box: OBi110 VoIP Telephone Adapter $42.5 - Lowest Price Ever

Quote from fiockthis : How does this compare to something like MagicJack?

1. No monthly fees (until Google decide charge on Google Voice).
2. No computer needed. + No USB token needed.
3. All you need is this adapter plug to your Internet connection + a phone.
4. However, you have to read the instruction how to set up the Obi device at the first time. Once it setup correctly, you all set to go.

Quote from Stn : 1. No monthly fees (until Google decide charge on Google Voice). 2. No computer needed. + No USB token needed. 3. All you need is this adapter plug to your Internet connection + a phone. 4. However, you have to read the instruction how to set up the Obi device at the first time. Once it setup correctly, you all set to go.

Thanks. Repped.

I still don't really see the benefit, unless Google Voice stays free for a couple years, since you don't need a computer for the new MagicJack.

I believe that Magic Jack.and Netalk have pretty conservative usage quotas - not good if you make a lot of calls/long calls ) . Ooma limits to 5,000 outgoing minutes . Not sure about GV .

Why Amazon always shows me $49.99? What am I missing?

Quote from twinclouds : Why Amazon always shows me $49.99? What am I missing?

Dead as door nail. It was a Lightning Deal, not deal of the day.

Quote from kovy : Finally got in on this. Can I keep my land line, connect it to this, set up google voice to work with this AND run it back into the wired phone line so that all the rooms can use google voice (or whichever service once google voice starts charging)?

Quote from mrlocalhost : $41.73: http://slickdeals.net/f/3792714 It should work, but you could damage your obi if you connect an active phone line to your obi's phone port so make sure the line is dead before you connect it! You'll want to connect the line from the phone company directly to the obi's line port and then connect your home wiring to the obi's phone port. Just make sure that the line from the phone company is NOT connected to your home wiring or it could destroy your obi.

No, no, no..........
You can connect an active land line to the 110 and then use either your land line or GV (or other SIP/VOIP service) throughout your house.

Other than size this is the main difference between the 100 and the 110 - integration of an active landline.

Also for those asking - this is not a dead product if GV starts charging for domestic N. America calls and you decide you don't want to pay GV. It can be used w/other SIP/VOIP services much like any other ATA but w/some limited configuration options vs. some ATA's. I currently have a 110 set up w/GV, Localphone (for outside N. America and/or .005/min. in USA if GV goes wonky) and a land line. Set one as default, pick one of the other line/service when you pick up the phone w/a button press. It's pretty simple and seamless IMHO. Lastly Obi to Obi calls are free no matter where in the world, we use this feature. You can also give someone overseas w/an obi access (circle of trust) to your USA Obi/service(s)/land line, we use this feature and it works great.

Quote from Nicnac : Can I use a calling card with this to make international calls. My MagicJack just started blocking my calling card and prompts me to buy minutes from them GRRRR!

That really sucks!!!

Thanks for that tidbit, never heard that before.

Have you complained to MJ?

You may want to look into Localphone for international calling. We've been very happy w/it for about 3 or 4 years now. there are many access #'s and you get a USA (local) # for international #'s you call repeatedly so that's handy for use on a cell phone when out and about. I can't see how MJ could possibly block a Localphone type service.

Quote from Redrotors : That really sucks!!! Thanks for that tidbit, never heard that before. Have you complained to MJ? You may want to look into Localphone for international calling. We've been very happy w/it for about 3 or 4 years now. there are many access #'s and you get a USA (local) # for international #'s you call repeatedly so that's handy for use on a cell phone when out and about. I can't see how MJ could possibly block a Localphone type service.

Thanks for the info on Localphone. No we didn't complain to MJ only because a google search of the error message shows more and more customers are getting it and calling them confirms there is nothing they can (or want to) do. I think they are getting squeezed by other companies...

Quote from Redrotors : No, no, no.......... You can connect an active land line to the 110 and then use either your land line or GV (or other SIP/VOIP service) throughout your house.

yes you can connect an active line to the obi's line port, but you could damage your obi if you connect an active line to the obi's phone port.

so basically what you want to do is:
obi110's line port -> line from phone company
obi110's phone port -> home wiring

but again you could damage your obi's phone port if you connect it to an active line, so make sure that the line from the phone company is NOT connected to your home wiring if you're going to connect your home wiring to your obi's phone port.

Quote from mrlocalhost : yes you can connect an active line to the obi's line port, but you could damage your obi if you connect an active line to the obi's phone port. so basically what you want to do is: obi110's line port -> line from phone company obi110's phone port -> home wiring but again you could damage your obi's phone port if you connect it to an active line, so make sure that the line from the phone company is NOT connected to your home wiring if you're going to connect your home wiring to your obi's phone port.

Yes, yes, yes...

I should have been as specific as your last post.

Your caution is warranted although I can't see why someone would plug an active land line into the 110's phone port unless they ignore the most basic hook up instuctions on the little sheet that comes in the box.

You and I interpreted what kovy was asking a bit differently and since he does not have the product in his hand I thought your answer would read as "no you can't" to him. Sounds like he wants an active land line and I wanted to let him know he can do it, he doesn't have to "make sure the line is dead", all he has to do is follow the most basic connection instructions and if he does he's good to go.

I interpreted your response diffrently from what you intended I guess.

Anyway if there was any confusion on kovy or anyone else's part (besides me) re your 1st response to kovy and my post responding to you it should be crystal now

If you are using/running your house phone wiring from the 110 the ONLY thing that should have an active land line signal is the LINE port on the 110. There should be no connection to your house wiring from an active land line feed other than through the 110's LINE port in this scenario.

There are situations where you could run a line 1, line 2 (two wire ea.) setup through the standard 2 pair wiring in a house where one pair is an active land line but you really have to know what you are doing and KNOW that all the wiring and jacks in the house are wired correctly (and, while not mandatory, you would probably want a two line phone to easily take advantage of the setup unless you are just looking for a hardwire, when the power is out , emerg. only setup). I won't confuse things further except to say that for whatever reason our house was wired w/4pair wire and I am currently using 3 of the four w/ land line and a 100 and a 110 along w/multi line phones.

Does anyone know or have reasonable speculation about google voice in 2013 & beyond ?

Im very happy with my Obi 100. Just hoping that my USA only calls will be free or cheap for many years to come.

Obi is $20-25 cheaper than "Magic Jack plus" and even if GV starts charging, it will likely be cheaper than paying magic jack annually or 5 years in advance.

If you already have the MJP I wouldnt trash it but I see no reason to buy it over Obi.

Quote from fiockthis : Thanks. Repped. I still don't really see the benefit, unless Google Voice stays free for a couple years, since you don't need a computer for the new MagicJack.

Quote from rjm08 : Obi is $20-25 cheaper than "Magic Jack plus" and even if GV starts charging, it will likely be cheaper than paying magic jack annually or 5 years in advance. If you already have the MJP I wouldnt trash it but I see no reason to buy it over Obi.

Thanks. I should probably give it a try.

the VOIP need recharge card or recharge via online payment?