Joost 0.9 was officially released today and despite my anti-Joost tendancies I rushed to download the new version as soon as I could. Within the first 30 seconds I was logged in I managed to see an ad for Eclipse and T-Mobile which didn't exactly kick things off nicely.After the initial ad scare however I have to say Joost is starting to get better and I didn't see any more ads. Here are some of the improvements you'll notice right off the bat:
New Username: If you've already got a Joost account then you can no longer sign in with your email address, you instead have to sign up for a username which to me seems somewhat pointless, but I'm sure they have their reasons.
More Channels: This is probably the biggest improvement in version 0.9. There are more channels available now and not more crappy channels you'll never want to watch, actual channels that have real programming you might have actually tuned in to see on TV. Big additions include Comedy Central and MTV which are currently showcasing a few B-list shows like Laguna Beach and Dog Bites Man but will probably add some better programming in the future. This was one of my hugest gripes with Joost up to this point, there was simply nothing good to watch.
New Invite System: Invites are now done through "My Joost" in the player window. You can invite someone to the system while you are watching a particular video. Their invite will say something to the effect "Hey I was just watching this great episode of Laguna Beach on Joost, you should check it out." You can also track your invites directly on the site.
Speaking of invites, we've gotten our hands on some shiny new invites to pass out and we're going to share them with you. Leave a comment with why you think you should be the recipient of one of our invites and we'll pick three people at random and give them a key to the kingdom Friday afternoon.
Update: We picked winners this afternoon (4/6) Congratulations to Rene, Doug, and Mike!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 9)
4-02-2007 @ 7:16PM
roarkg said...
I deserve a joost invite because I'm "at random"
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4-02-2007 @ 7:16PM
Jacob said...
Reasons why I think I deserve a Joost Invite:
1. I read this site religiously.......actually
2. I am a college student with no spare money for cable
3. I reeeeeeeeeeealy want one :-)
Please DLS.....Hook a brother up lol
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4-02-2007 @ 7:17PM
Kenny said...
I want an invite! I recently moved into a small 1.5 bedroom apartment in San Deigo and no longer have cable :(
So I can stop asking my roomate, I'd love to give Joost a try
kenny-joost@standsolid.com
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4-02-2007 @ 7:30PM
Mark MacLeod said...
I'd like an invite!
Choose me because I'm a huge early adopter and this is almost as early as it gets. I couldn't get in the first beta :(
Thanks.
http://www.markmacleod.com
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4-02-2007 @ 7:38PM
bliks said...
Hey!. I read the site sight daily and.... blah blah....
I could go on about how I want an invite... but you know... this being random and all... why waste my time?
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4-02-2007 @ 7:38PM
peterpan said...
I'd like an invite cause I'm from germany and german TV sucks :D
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4-02-2007 @ 7:39PM
Logan said...
Hey, let me try this through our poor brazilian internet connection huh?
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4-02-2007 @ 7:43PM
Howard said...
I wouldn't mind getting one of those shiny, new invites.
"The man" is converting my apartment into condos (ugh) and evicting me...I could use some entertainment to take my mind off the impending hassle my life is about to become.
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4-02-2007 @ 7:44PM
Andrew said...
3 ppl @ rand0m!!
I want!
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4-02-2007 @ 7:48PM
Kevin said...
I want an Invite because I like playing with this stuff when I am supposed to be working :) And if I get any invites I will try and give them to people here....
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4-02-2007 @ 7:53PM
Abs said...
I have 3-letter nickname. I can't think of a better reason.
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4-02-2007 @ 8:06PM
pratik said...
i wnt n invte bcoz .. i wuz 2 lz 2 rgstr whn thy wr stil opn 2 rgstrations n m lz 2 use cmplte wrds !
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4-02-2007 @ 8:09PM
William Donaldson said...
I'd like an invite to Joost because I've been waiting for months to recieve one from the joost website and I STILL haven't. Thanks a lot!
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4-02-2007 @ 8:10PM
Glucose said...
Well, to start off my life story:
1. I was born
2. I cried/smiled
3. I turned on my TV and computer
4. Wait, I never got past step 3... Help me get to step 4 by integrating step 3 nicely so I can maybe spend less time doing the two separately.
Come-on, who doesn't want TV on their computer, sweetest deal ever.
Oh yeah, and "I am awesome" -- just for those of you still on the edge.
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4-02-2007 @ 8:14PM
Chris said...
I would love an invite because I currently pay almost 200 bucks a month to my cable company and I want to show my wife that we don't have to pay that much just so she can watch reality tv 24 hours a day! Seriously, the only thing I can't get her to accept is being unable to just channel surf and watch 'something' anytime she wants. I would love to have joost on our media center pc!
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4-02-2007 @ 8:15PM
Bannana said...
Hay I have some invites to I can invite people with!
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4-02-2007 @ 8:21PM
Prashanth said...
Please try to send one. Waiting for a long time now with no luck. Thanks in advance.
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4-02-2007 @ 8:22PM
aficiomaquinas said...
Me! please, I'll live eternally gratefull!
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4-02-2007 @ 8:22PM
James Lynch III said...
I'd love an invite too... cause I have a great software testing rig with every OS combo you might want right here in front of me... and cause I waaaaannt one...
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4-02-2007 @ 8:23PM
Chris said...
I deserve an invite because I am a guy, and I too enjoy watching episodes of Laguna Beach... though I loathe Cami
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