[larry98765]

Hi All,

I use Skype sometimes, but am considering Vonage because I'd like a VOIP number that I can RECEIVE calls from landlines at. (SkypeOut only lets you MAKE calls to landlines.)

I have a few questions for anyone who uses Vonage:

1) How easy is it to pick up the adapter to take with you and use wherever you have a broadband connection? I'd like to be able to make and receive calls wherever I happen to be.

2) Are there adapters that are more portable than the ones that come with the service? Could I use my laptop instead of a phone? (The site says it's an added -- $$ -- feature, but it seems like it wouldn't need to be. Is there something in the adapter that IDs your account?)

3) How has your experience with the service been?

4) Would anyone recommend something other than Vonage?

Many thanks