Joost!
April 24, 2007
Update: Thanks to the generosity of Joost allowing unlimited invites everyone who added a comment and those who leave a comment from this point on will receive an invite.
For weeks on end I’ve been patiently waiting for a Joost beta invite. Why am I so excited about something that on the surface seems like Tivo™ for the web?
There’s an easy answer for that, so let me spill it. Before I do that however, I’d like to thank Paul for sending me the invite.
Joost Oozes With Quality
It doesn’t take a special decoder ring to figure out what Joost does. The official site describes its functionality quite perfectly:
The magic of television, with the power of the internet built right in. Joost puts you in control, and TV will never be the same again.
This could be construed as a bold claim, as if the creators/developers/masterminds (the people responsible for Skype and Kazaa) behind this operation could not possibly convince themselves otherwise.
Yet, when you connect the dots, evaluating the whole enchilada for a service like this (branding, web site and technology) you can’t help but be enthralled by the polish.
Spectrums, Rainbows and Magic
Have you ever looked through a spectrum? There’s a infinite amount of colors that appear if you hold one up to a light source. It’s interesting that the creators of Joost chose to theme their service around the concept of spectrums and color variety. Although, I must admit they do look a bit like colored Kryptonite, not that there’s anything wrong with that.
Earlier today I was doing my best to describe the promotional video on the What’s Joost? section to a friend. Halfway into explaining how cool it was I realized it’s just one of those things you have to see for yourself.
At first glance the demonstration video seems a bit awkward, or at least it did to me. After watching it I realized it seems familiar and that’s because it’s somewhat like a medley of Batteries Not Included, Cocoon, The Last Starfighter and Tron. Like I said, you need to see it firsthand because my description just won’t cut it.
Beta Means Slim Pickings
I would say that my only beef with the service is that the channel offerings are slim at best and the video output ranges from near DVD quality to sub par Youtube quality. One moment it looks great, the next it just distracts from the overall experience but I’m sure in time it’ll improve.
As far as the content is concerned other than watching some “vintage” Ren & Stimpy cartoons with my daughter and a couple Discovery Channel specials on lions and pyramids, there’s nothing else that peaks my interest for the time being.
That will change as Joost continues to sign content providers but in the interim there just isn’t a lot to consume at the moment. Although, this is still in beta so that’s just par for the course. Joost has promised to continue signing content providers; for instance, they just added a variety of shows from providers like Comedy Central, VH1 (the channel you switch on when you’re bored, or, at least I do) and MTV.
Beta Invites
If you haven’t experience Joost yet, well, that’s just not right. I’ll tell you what, leave a comment and I’ll use the magic of the internets (and a handy script to randomly select a number) to choose three lucky people to send an invite to.
Ready, set, go!

122 comments
please send me an invite sourcecode [at] gmail [dot] com
by Kartik on April 24, 2007 at 8:53 am. #
I really want to test Joost everybody is telling wonders about it.
Thanks in advance.
by Habitaquo on April 24, 2007 at 9:09 am. #
Hello from paris
by kooki on April 24, 2007 at 9:27 am. #
wow that’s magic internet!
would like to thank you for give us the chance even if I don’t win
that’s cool!
by jawele on April 24, 2007 at 9:28 am. #
dear joost,
i heart you.
sincerely,
me
by evan on April 24, 2007 at 9:40 am. #
Please Please Please! Thanks!
by Dave on April 24, 2007 at 9:52 am. #
Like the review, would love to try it myself
by mick on April 24, 2007 at 9:56 am. #
I’d really appreciate an invite… been trawling the net since last week for one…
*+10 luck spell*
/geek
by djmassive on April 24, 2007 at 10:27 am. #
I would like to try out joost!
by Paolo Pino on April 24, 2007 at 10:40 am. #
Cool — thanks for the chance.
by notutom on April 24, 2007 at 11:18 am. #
Not that I’m begging, but I could be persuaded to be a part of this little drawing… =)
by Nathan Logan on April 24, 2007 at 11:56 am. #
I’d like to try this out. I have a fairly decent broadband connection (6 Mbit/sec) and the technology behind Joost fascinates me.
by Simon Jessey on April 24, 2007 at 12:34 pm. #
Hi,
Would appreciate a invite.
thanks
Nad
by nadeem lalani on April 24, 2007 at 1:19 pm. #
Have invite, will enjoy.
by beto on April 24, 2007 at 1:54 pm. #
Sounds good!
I hope the magic of the internet and your handy “script” will pick me!
xdriver[at]bluebottle[dot]com
Good luck to all the contenders…
))
by Xavier on April 24, 2007 at 4:48 pm. #
Wowza!
The comments are strong with this post, and you know it doesn’t surprise me, Joost has that affect.
I should have mentioned this beforehand but the drawing will take place this Friday (the 27th) at 6PM EST.
That isn’t such a bad thing for those of you on the West coast, maybe it’ll mean a late afternoon treat? Or, for those across the globe it could mean a really late, late or early treat, depending on where you’re at.
By the way for anyone interested, I’ll be using this random number picker to pick the winners.
by kartooner on April 25, 2007 at 8:04 pm. #
I need it for watch! Support the military, save a sailor from boredom!
by Matt(Brother) on April 26, 2007 at 3:17 pm. #
Joost looks wicked awesome. Please let it be me!
by Steph on April 27, 2007 at 10:16 am. #
All your Joost are belong to me!
by Paulo on April 27, 2007 at 10:17 am. #
The winners of the “Non-Annual Joost Invite Giveaway” are:
Habitaquo
Simon Jessey
Paulo
Winners of this mini-contest, please contact me — erik[at]kartooner.com — at your convenience, with a preferred email, so I can get your invite out to you.
Congrats! As I receive more invites from Joost I’ll be contacting others in this comment list to see if they’re still interested.
Thanks for participating. So it goes.
by kartooner on April 28, 2007 at 8:59 am. #
ooh, looks like I missed the fun drawing. Cool way to give out invites.
If you end up with more, and have another drawing, please enter me for a chance to Joost away.
by Metahari on April 30, 2007 at 5:47 pm. #
I see that Joost is providing unlimited invites now. Any chance you could hook me up?
by MK on May 1, 2007 at 1:30 pm. #
Thanks for the info on Joost and a chance for an invite.
by Wildman on May 2, 2007 at 2:33 am. #
Thanks for the info on Joost and the chance for an invite.
by Wildman on May 2, 2007 at 2:34 am. #
I wrote about Joost over at Watching Jericho, because they made what looks to be a great deal with CBS. I’d love an invite for the beta…
by amber on May 2, 2007 at 6:26 am. #
Can’t wait to try Joost!
by Gary Reichert on May 2, 2007 at 7:11 am. #
A Joost invite please?
Thank you in advance.
by SSE on May 2, 2007 at 8:39 am. #
So how does one go about collecting his or her invite? =)
by Nathan Logan on May 2, 2007 at 12:57 pm. #
Looking for a Joost invite, please. I will reciprocate and give my invitations to other posters.
JoostBeta (at) Leeret (dot) com
by Dave Leeret on May 2, 2007 at 1:12 pm. #
gee a invite would be swell. thanks for any help
by kelly on May 2, 2007 at 5:31 pm. #
please please please can i have an invite?
i have been searching for one for a few days now
thanking you in advanced
mandeep[dot]gill84@hotmail.co.uk
by Manny on May 2, 2007 at 5:37 pm. #
I need a Joost invite so I can help spread the good word of Soviet Constructivist cinema into the bland and welcoming arms of Mr. & Mrs. Joost.
Thanks in advance!
–Rick
by Rick Tait on May 2, 2007 at 6:28 pm. #
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My email address of course is rickt [at] rickt [dot] org
by Rick Tait on May 2, 2007 at 6:28 pm. #
Hi.. I’d like to be Joost… I hear there are now unlimited invites for current beta testers.…
juice me up @ joost@randomsynergy.com
thanks!
by Randomsynergy on May 2, 2007 at 10:13 pm. #
I would love an invite!
by Paul O'Shannessy on May 3, 2007 at 12:40 am. #
I would appreciate an invite. Been following the beta for awhile but haven’t had much to talk about. Would love to look into the capability and see how it stacks up and how marketers will utilize it. Thanks in advance!
by Kevin on May 3, 2007 at 4:58 pm. #
Many thanks in advance. would love to have a chance to check out joost.
huanghu1[at]lycos[dot]com
by Yifang on May 3, 2007 at 7:10 pm. #
hey there! would love to get an invite
thanks!
by JR on May 4, 2007 at 8:03 am. #
florida001@hotmail.com
please send an invite.
thanks in advance,
seth
by seth green on May 4, 2007 at 7:57 pm. #
I kind of feel like I’m waiting in line for a turkey at Honest Ed’s (an oblique Toronto reference for those who aren’t from around my neck of the woods) but I wouldn’t say no to an invite.
By the way, I tripped over your blog from Flasch’s place. It’s a great design.
Cheers.
by Jesse C. on May 4, 2007 at 8:23 pm. #
Just thought I’d take a shot and see if there might be an invite laying around? Love the idea of Joost and want to experience it for myself. Hope you can help out. You really know how to lay it out whith out the techno talk. You made it sound so easy and it makes me want it more!
Thanks,
Richard
by Richard Yniguez on May 5, 2007 at 11:50 am. #
hey there. would absolutely love to watch this little thing called joost.
by Brick666 on May 5, 2007 at 5:46 pm. #
Hi Erik,
I would appreciate an invite. Haven’t seen Ren and Stimpy for a while, so looking forward to that.
Thanks
Danny
by Danny on May 7, 2007 at 12:53 pm. #
Not sure if the email I entered is enough. So it is zzzzzz6z@yahoo.com
Thanks
Danny
by Danny on May 7, 2007 at 12:55 pm. #
If any invites remain, please send to draelius [at] aol [dot] com.
Gracias!
by Draelius on May 7, 2007 at 2:31 pm. #
Hi
I love to try out Joost. Thanks.
And greetings to all from Austria
by Stephan Rosenbacher on May 7, 2007 at 4:18 pm. #
Hi, starving grad student would appreciate an invite ; )
by gigi on May 9, 2007 at 8:59 pm. #
Hi,
Thanks for the generous boost for Joost. Would love an invite for the beta! Dvorak hates it, so it’s a must-see. Looking forward to the party.
Thanks
Rocky
by Rocky Abel on May 9, 2007 at 9:15 pm. #
hi there,
thirsty joosty fan looking for an invite too… massive thanks
by decybel on May 9, 2007 at 10:31 pm. #
I’m intrigued. Thanks for inviting folks like me into the Joost world…
by Alan on May 10, 2007 at 8:21 pm. #
Aye, Joost is pretty fun — I’m in already
by James AkaXakA on May 11, 2007 at 12:26 pm. #
are there still invites? if so please send one to jermies (at) gmail (dot) com
thanks!
by Jerm on May 11, 2007 at 3:32 pm. #
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by Mark Harris on May 11, 2007 at 9:17 pm. #
May I have an invite to Joost? I would like to test also. Thanks
by Dave M on May 12, 2007 at 5:19 am. #
I would love an invite to Joost. Is it the next “big” thing?
by BigDaddySquid on May 12, 2007 at 9:48 am. #
Hi, can soemone send me an invite:
jerrypub@optonline.net
thanks!!!
by jj on May 12, 2007 at 10:32 am. #
would like joost invite
by rick ford on May 13, 2007 at 1:02 am. #
I would appreciate an invite to see Joost.
by Dan on May 13, 2007 at 6:25 am. #
Just read great article on Joost in Newsweek. I gotta get an invite. Please???
by Rob on May 13, 2007 at 10:40 am. #
I would appreciate a Joost invite. My e-mail is bag.junk@gmail.com Thanks!
by Rifter on May 13, 2007 at 11:11 am. #
It seem that JOOST is spreading like wild fire. I would like to be a part of it.
by pensa22 on May 13, 2007 at 1:26 pm. #
Love to try Joost. Like an invite please.
by Mike B on May 13, 2007 at 7:17 pm. #
I’ve been hearing amazing things about Joost. Would love an invite if there are any left. Thanks in advance. csau [at] berkeley [dot] edu
by dolce on May 13, 2007 at 8:27 pm. #
would love an invite to joost — everything i’ve found sounds great!
by jghoormann on May 13, 2007 at 11:53 pm. #
Hi I would love to test out Joost, please can i have an invite?
by lee-scott on May 14, 2007 at 7:10 am. #
Hi there, I found you at IconBuffet, through a common musical interest. I would be grateful if you could please send a Joost invite my way. That’s neat that you are a 9rules member, btw — that is one of my own goals. Although, first I will have to restore my website, I guess.
by Birgit on May 14, 2007 at 7:44 pm. #
Don’t see a lot I can get in Mexico — but I’m sure with time !!
Invite Mexico
Gracias
by sparks on May 15, 2007 at 2:34 pm. #
Greetings — I’d love to check out Joost, just read about it in Newsweek magazine. May I have an invite?
by Wendy on May 15, 2007 at 4:00 pm. #
ReelTime.com is a site a lot like Joost. Try it free also, and compare. Email cash_reel@yahoo.com and I will send you Reel Cash to spend there. Get a three month subscription, or a bunch of pay per views, or both!
by Cine Man on May 15, 2007 at 4:19 pm. #
Iwould relly like to try and see how this works everybody is talking about it so can you send me an invite
by clara on May 15, 2007 at 4:43 pm. #
I would love an invite if you can take a moment to send one out!
igeekesque@yahoo.com
Thanks!
by Lindsey Tropf on May 15, 2007 at 5:02 pm. #
I have been reding about Joost for some time and would like to get an invite. Thank you in advance.
by Bill on May 16, 2007 at 12:53 am. #
Please send me an invite to Joost. Thanks.
by Bryan Pearson on May 16, 2007 at 1:19 am. #
Thank you so much!
by Birgit on May 17, 2007 at 1:21 pm. #
I’m interested in an invite. I’d like to try out Joost.
by Ryan on May 17, 2007 at 5:50 pm. #
Would love an invite. Thanks for doing this!
by JC on May 17, 2007 at 8:07 pm. #
I’d love an invite. Reading about it makes me curious.
by Mike on May 17, 2007 at 9:50 pm. #
Joost me up! I’ve been wanting to try it out.
Thanks in advance.
by James Tadeo on May 18, 2007 at 11:41 am. #
I’d love to see what Joost is all about if someone would be so kind as to send me an invite. Thanks!
by Maggie on May 18, 2007 at 2:51 pm. #
Thanks for offering the invite. I’ll take one and spread the wealth.
Regards,
Bill
by Bill Alexy on May 18, 2007 at 4:17 pm. #
I would love an invite at psykoladd {at} hotmail [dot] com
by Dustin on May 19, 2007 at 9:01 am. #
Joost invite please !!!!!!
by epaul on May 19, 2007 at 10:10 am. #
I would greatly appreciate an invite.
wlakas@cfl.rr.com
by Wayne Lakas on May 19, 2007 at 3:29 pm. #
Yay … an invite !!! ‘Couldn’t imagine anything better. I’d LOVE one thank you. Any way I can reciprocate ?
by Kenny Hansen on May 20, 2007 at 5:18 am. #
Please send me an invite. Thanks
by mark shlapobersky on May 20, 2007 at 3:41 pm. #
Well, I guess I have to try it. At first I was a little skeptical, but I think I’ve been convinced otherwise… It’s definitely worth giving it a shot
Thanks for doing this!
by Kyle on May 20, 2007 at 5:35 pm. #
My college doesn’t have televisions…please help ease the pain of boredom with an invite!
by Christy Alison on May 20, 2007 at 5:45 pm. #
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Iwould like to try it. Please send me an invite.
by Big K on May 20, 2007 at 9:22 pm. #
Someone please invite me. Thanks!!
onewhowatches@msn.com
by Ryan Simmons on May 21, 2007 at 1:06 pm. #
Hi guys ;0)
’Just wanted to extend my appreciation and gratitude for getting me the Joost invite with such expedience. By the way … JOOST RULES …
by Kenny Hansen on May 22, 2007 at 5:46 am. #
Hey, if you could send a Joost invite, that would be splendid!
Thanks so much in advance!
Madguy1286@gmail.com
by Kotarox on May 22, 2007 at 2:53 pm. #
invite me too please
by mark h on May 23, 2007 at 9:46 am. #
invite me too please heaterboy2 at hotmail.com
by mark h on May 23, 2007 at 9:47 am. #
Hadn’t heard of Joost before — Very cool — Can’t wait to try it out. Thanks for extending the invites!
by Kelvin on May 23, 2007 at 4:06 pm. #
Hi there would love to get a Joost invite!!!
djruim@hotmail.com
by Ruca on May 24, 2007 at 11:55 am. #
Woot!
by Chris Auel on May 24, 2007 at 3:12 pm. #
Sweet. Never been a better way to waste time… err, umm, find quality educational shows. I love it.
by Mark Eckenrode on May 29, 2007 at 8:16 pm. #
Heard lots about JOOST and would be glad to be invited. Regards
by Chap Ba Rang on June 2, 2007 at 2:18 am. #
Hi! Could I have an invite please? Thanks loads! (:
by Michelle on June 2, 2007 at 2:27 am. #
Please send me an invite to Joost please. Thank you
by aliank on June 2, 2007 at 1:18 pm. #
I have been waiting for PC TV for some time and now am anxious to try Joost out. I would love an invite.
Thanks
by Dick Broom on June 2, 2007 at 4:44 pm. #
pls send invitation 2 me, many many tks.
by stsoh on June 3, 2007 at 1:47 am. #
Please send me an invite.… jhsminnyjh@gmail.com.…
thanks a million!!!!!!!!
by Joey on June 3, 2007 at 3:58 am. #
i would like to test this program out
it sounds great
by howard sweet on June 3, 2007 at 9:57 am. #
Hi, I would love an invite, can’t wait to see joost channels on my screen.
Thank you
by Felipe on June 3, 2007 at 6:09 pm. #
Hey could i please get an invite?
many thanks
dank.nasty@hotmail.com
by dan on June 3, 2007 at 8:59 pm. #
Hi I just found out abt joost, would you be able to send me an invite at my email addr joshuar5@yahoo.com ? Cheers !
by Josh on June 3, 2007 at 11:07 pm. #
Thanks for offering the invitation to all of your readers. I’m looking forward to more posts on Joost.
by Gary on June 4, 2007 at 11:35 am. #
I have been reading about Joost for some time. Would appreciate a Joost invite. thank you
by Kiva Lee on June 4, 2007 at 12:58 pm. #
I would be especially interested if this becomes compatible with Apple TV. Seems like a marriage made in heaven…
Thanks in advance for the invitation to Joost Beta.
by Jon Tempas on June 4, 2007 at 9:17 pm. #
“Got Joost?”
Need to give it a shot and see how much damage can YouTube take.
Maybe an invite could help.
by Sydney on June 5, 2007 at 3:58 am. #
please send me an invite at jill.tje@gmail.com! thank you so much(:
by jill on June 5, 2007 at 5:57 am. #
hello i would love an invite(: please send it to suvitha_krishnan@hotmail.com
by suvee on June 5, 2007 at 5:59 am. #
please send me and invite at jill.tje@gmail.com! thank you so much(:
by jill on June 5, 2007 at 6:02 am. #
If you’re still reading this, I would love an invite!
by Geoff on June 8, 2007 at 1:32 pm. #
Please send me an invite. Thanks a lot!
by Corey on June 14, 2007 at 2:20 am. #
Want to check out Joost, heard good things about it!
by Bob Gunner on June 14, 2007 at 2:40 pm. #
I am dying to get an invite to try Joost/ PLEASE send me one! Thanks in advance!
by Steve Shaw on June 14, 2007 at 2:45 pm. #
invaite me pls
by anais on June 16, 2007 at 3:23 pm. #
Please can you invite me? I promise to buy you a beer if I meet you in N.Y. City
ladislav11@comcast.net
Thank you
Alex
by Alex on June 17, 2007 at 1:50 pm. #
Please send me an invite to joost. I do not have any better reason than anyone else but I am getting tired of just watching a tv with one channel. That is what happens when you live in the sticks! LOL!
by Dwayne on June 18, 2007 at 6:17 pm. #
Cool! Can I have an Joost Invites too? pls pls =D
by Jacky on June 19, 2007 at 2:58 am. #