Google Voice

[purelypoultry]

Google Voice http://www.google.com/googlevoice/about.html
How did you like it? Do you use it regularly? Describe how you use it and how often. IT doesn't recognize many words I am finding but it does some which would be nice.

I LOVE SKYPE! But I am thinking that it would be nice to have phone calls and emails all in one place. Will I like google voice as much? I use GMAIL and hope that it will integrate well. I also hope it is nearly as amazing as gmail is.

 

[Gonzo]

What is Google Voice? I've never heard of it..

 

[purelypoultry]

Check it out here http://www.google.com/googlevoice/about.html

 

[Gonzo]

Well, I requested an invite.. It sounds pretty cool...

 

[Whitehouse Quail]

I LOVE my google voice. It saves me at least $35.00 a month, just for the SMS!!! I would definately reccomend it... it makes good for automated systems too... the translator is a very nice touch!

LOVE IT!

 

[Souperchicken]

I have google voice. I think it would work great, if I wasn't in such a rural area. The new number I had to pick was long distance(they had no local number for where I'm at). I set it up through my cell phone and added it to My Circle. so it would be free to call. Now I can dial out through my cell, but when I use it with my cell, there is at least a second delay. It makes it really hard for the conversation to flow.
I am able to dial out through the computer and it works fine unless the server is running slow and then it won't connect the call. I have that happen probably 40% of the time.
Over all, I like it because it is FREE! I like how you can have the new number ring to both cell and home phone. It will also screen my calls if I'd like. It makes the person state their name. I has many different options to select.
I think it would be a good service if you can get a number that is local. We really are very isolated so it is probably pretty easy for most people to get a local number.

To answer your other questions...I use it any time I want to call long distance-several times a week. I also like being able to listen to the voice messages on the computer. I love reading the translations. They don't usually make sense and are pretty funny!