What about the MagicJack?

[Jimmypoo]

Well... to get some time to think about it, I was able to kill my order.

They reference retail locations, but then they don't have any.

I really DO get everything I need except 911 via Skype, and while now the
positive reviews are coming out (and as I clicked to find a liveChat, I saw the
"don't return it and we'll give you TWO numbers!" option, I still opted to kill
the order for the moment.

That said - I do like the idea of being able to use a standard cordless phone
with things - and not have to be connected to the computer, but I make so
few calls right now, that it isn't a big point of concern. In fact, whatever I would
save, I'd lose either trying to FIND my cordless phones or buying a new one!!!

Just replacing the batteries would equal the difference between what I pay for Skype
vs. the $47 initial cost of one unit with no other "5 year package."

SO.... now I will think about it for at least a few days.

I don't have complete faith, regardless of the guy's track record, that any 5 year deal
I "sign" won't be over-ridden by AT&T et. al., if/when they buy him up.