Earlier this year I wrote about the initial press for Joost. With a few minor complaints (text gets cut off in search, advanced search option needed, widgets need work), the interface is really spectcaular.
Here are some sample screenshots.
Two things are needed for Joost to really fly when it finally launches
- More content providers to come onboard
- Better video quality
- Currently viewing full monitor video leaves a lot to be desired…
- Blocking and compression artifacts have a large impact on viewing experience
- However when the view screen is reduced to the standard 640X480 view area quality is on par with Quicktime.
Jim Bachalo
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very very nice informations…thank you very much. mr kayici
I agree with your assessment. I’ve been beta testing joost for a little while and although i am in love with the concept of a desktop-based video on-demand widget, Joost to me is a proof of concept. The content is second and third tier right now (although my son would disagree with that as he loves the national geaography channel)
I think some premium content like a network TV shows and a few feature length movie would go a long way in attracting not only users but other intellectual property right owners.
Hey Man,
Do you happen to have extra invitations to joost? I’d love to try it for myself.
Cheers,
Ron
Ron,
I’d send you one, but they’ve stop giving out invite tokens. I’ll keep you in mind on the next round.
Sure, the content isn’t the best right now. But the quality seems great, and I think this service is really impressive.
Also, you’ve got to think of the bigger picture here. (I recommend reading Shelly Palmer’s essay on “over the top” delivery.) This service — and the ones that will compete with it — could bring down the cable industry. Or, at the least, it will make the cable industry a whole lot better, by making them compete with exciting features.
I really think, once this gets out of beta, we will see some big impact on TV-watching.
- Phil
I think this is awsome but i couldnt download the software it says i have to be invited can anyone here help me out and invite me.