Joost is turning heads, want an invite?
UPDATE: Joost loaded the invites pool. Nearly unlimited invites available as of this update. Drop your request in the comments and I’ll make sure to send the invites out as soon as possible.
The closed beta (as of this posting) service Joost - from the creators of Skype - looks to be the hottest ticket at the moment as far as beta invites are concerned. If you haven’t heard of or read anything about Joost [and the promises, hopes, and dreams early adopters forsee], check out the chatter on Technorati. I manged to acquire an invite a number of weeks back and am entertained by the idea of legally running the application on my Apple TV without any necessary hacks or general geekery requirements. Come on Apple! Update our consoles with an online directory of "approved" applications we can run from our couches. Isn’t the Apple TV already phoning home?
I enjoy the idea of one day dropping / replacing cable television altogether in favor of online content. Come to think of it, I haven’t flipped through channels on TV for quite some time. Are you still watching cable television?
If you’re looking for a Joost invite, I currently have 5 available. The first 5 readers [have received their invites] to comment with their favorite article & why (I’m curious to hear about interests readers) from the archives will receive an invite in their inbox (assuming your address in the comment form is legit). I’ll update the availability of invites as time passes as my account is replenished.
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Adam C.
ruleofone.com
Do you mean our favorite article from your site, or do you mean something completely different. Sorry if I’m missing the point somewhere, I’m feeling especially dull today.
Anyway my fav article on 531 has to be the one on Wide Tall Navigation or the one outlining all the ways to screen cap in OS X. Those are my favorites because I actually learned a skill I use all the time in both.
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Andre
winnopeg.com
I’d love an invite if you wouldn’t mind. More than anything, I’d like to see what all the hype is about.
I think my favorite post would have to be your post titled “Web development - Recommended OS X tools”, simply because as I recall that post was really informitive. It was a great write up about something I wanted to know.
My runner up would have to be your post on IconBuffet. That’s how I originally found your site via 9rules.
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Ben
Maybe not so much a favorite, but I like your design tips and mini tutorial-esqu posts for websites. For example, Wordpress author comment styling, and the Table of Contents navigation to name some of the recents I enjoyed.
Overall, everything is really nice here.
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Zach
Hey - I’d love an invite too… I found your blog while researching Basecamp, so that is my favorite article…the comparison one…
Thanks!
Zach
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Rob
An invite would be appreciated. I concur with the Apple TV article. it’s sexy, yes, …. and I almost succumbed to it, as you did…. But I’m not sure if I need one
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Richard Neal
theappleblog.com
My favorite was http://5thirtyone.com/archives/751
I had been ogling the Edge before, but the lack of Mac support turned me off. Now, thanks to you, it’s sitting right here on my desk!
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Eric
My fav article was the heatmap story http://5thirtyone.com/archives/790.
I love the idea of heatmaps, it give a far more detailed perspective of what users are actually doing when they visit your site.
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Richard Neal
theappleblog.com
Aw crap, too late. I’d love to get an invite once you get some more.
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Whit P.
Favorite post is certainly the Shamed >> Misinformation…
The power of rumor never ceases to amaze…. There is so little trust on the Internet…the skill to read through the crap doesn’t seem to mature with age…what a pity. (At least 20% pitiful.)
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
doug
all-encompassingly.com
One of my favorites (and why you’re on my Bloglines subs), this post
to setup styling author comments:
http://5thirtyone.com/archives/774
I’m embarrassed to say I haven’t implemented it yet…but I do plan on
doing it soon! Heh. But I find posts like that really helpful. It’s
something most of us bloggers want to do but never take the time to.
That type of tutorial helps.
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Danny
dannytrinh.com
Any of the five who received invites want to share the love?
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Derek
5thirtyone.com
Adam C., Andre, Ben, Zach, and Rob should all receive their invites shortly. I will update the post and availability of invites as time progresses. Anyone who does receive an invite who would not mind sharing a spare with other readers would be much appreciated. Get in touch if you´re open for sharing.
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Brett
gatewayy.net
Dang, I missed my chance, still waiting for Joost to invite me after signup.
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
sighmon
flickr.com/photos/sighmon
oooh, i’d love an invite, if any of you want to share too.
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Jack
styledsheet.com
I’ve been using joost for a few weeks now. I’m not going to lie, I’m not very impressed. The awesome thing about TV is the fact that it’s a real-time broadcast, and not a streaming broadcast. I can’t see something like joost replacing TV because of this!
Either way, sorry I have no invites left. I’ll check back here when I have some more!
Apr 2nd, 2007 Quote
Adam
wilcosworld.co.uk
I’m with Jack on this one, I’ve had a pass from the start of the Venice Project beta, now Joost and all the way I’ve been thinking, “nice idea, nice UI, but this just aint gonna work”. In the UK, we are a bit behind with snappy broadband speeds, so a case of lag, but mostly the problem is content. The content on Joost is so poor. Not supprising as something like Lost or 24 are extreamly expensive to make and I can’t see adverts on Joost paying for much.
Apr 3rd, 2007 Quote
CK
dialectic.org.uk/ck
I’ve been with this since it was the Venice Project. It’s coming on a fair way and is much improved. Currently, however, it’s not wowing me in the manner I had hoped it would do.
The content is still thin on the ground, though it is improving. Once major TV channels sign up to it things should improve immensely - even if it involves a small monthly subscription/ pay-per-view service.
Apr 3rd, 2007 Quote
Jordan
I too am dying for an invite so I can test on my apple TV….I love the device, mostly use it to stream music I never get a chance to listen too (always working at PC) and watch an elegant slideshows of family photos I have forgotten exist…
Anywho..I join the legions lookng for jump on joost if anyone can spare cjinnc@gmail.com
Apr 3rd, 2007 Quote
Ian Halliday
innovation-station.net
Hehe, shame I was too busy yesterday to sit down at the computer and read this post!
Incidentally I was on the Joost site about a week ago, and it’s looking pretty good from what I can see. It’s just a shame knowing that the rigid and expensive licensing issues of traditional media are going to make it tough work getting good content onto Joost.
I’m still going to tell you about my favourite article though Derek. That honour goes to Breathe new life into OS X Front Row. The reason being I am intending to make ‘the switch’ to Mac when Leopard comes out and was trying to decide on a strategy for storing my media that would make transition to a Mac easy. After reading that article I decided to store all my media on an external drive (Western Digital MyBook Premium) so that I can use it with my PC’s now, and with the Mac when I eventually switch.
I knew about aliases in *nix systems from using Ubuntu, but the knowledge that I can use that method for getting my media into Front Row was a big help, so thanks!
Apr 3rd, 2007 Quote
Jordan
atourworst.org
I’ve had my eye on Joost from afar, and it seems that the consensus for it has mixed reviews for it. I’ve read the half that enjoys it and the other half, like Jack (stylesheet).
Regardless, they just need to rid of that damned closed beta, so I can get my nubby fingers on it and try it out for myself.
Apr 3rd, 2007 Quote
Derek
5thirtyone.com
I’m surprised to hear the defense that Joost will not compare to actual television because Joost is streaming as opposed to being "live". Aren’t more people using TiVo to time-shift content anyway?
Apr 3rd, 2007 Quote
Adam C.
ruleofone.com
=(
I didn’t get my invite… anyway you can try re-sending it, Derek?
adam at ruleofone dot com is the one I usually use here or you could try
carmodyarc at gmail dot com
If you can’t I understand. It was nice to win one of these for once though. Go ME!
Apr 3rd, 2007 Quote
Derek
5thirtyone.com
Hey Adam, I checked the invite status and all it shows is "invited". I can’t find a link to re-send. Sorry. Did you check your spam filter?
Apr 3rd, 2007 Quote
Adam C.
ruleofone.com
Hmmm… I did check the spam filter…. This makes me distrust Google Apps even more.
Thanks anyway.
Apr 3rd, 2007 Quote
David
Hey all if anyone has a spare invite it would really be appriciated if i could get one email me at funnyclown11@hotmail.com ThankYou.
Apr 7th, 2007 Quote
Keith
plooms.com
Hey Derek, maybe you will get your wish. http://www.joostteam.com/2007/03/27/joost-successfully-run-on-apple-tv/
Apr 7th, 2007 Quote
Lonnie
Hi, anyone with an invite willing to pass me one? Much appreciated!
Lonnie
Apr 10th, 2007 Quote
Brian D
Hi, Does anybody still have a Joost TV invite? If you do can i please get an invite? Send invite to dalybrian.bnd@gmail.com
Apr 14th, 2007 Quote
Peter D
Would appreciate an invite if one is still available. Send to peter.dgama@gmail.com.
Peter
Apr 14th, 2007 Quote
Alex
TheForexTube.com
Back in the day I was able to get an invite for gmail, but this is totally different, it’s a service nobody knows what to expect from. Its mistery is what gets everybodys attention, that’s why I’m so eager to check it out. Throw an invite my way if you get any :))
alex at theforextube dot com
thanks
Apr 15th, 2007 Quote
dawid
Help out a Tvholic and send me an invite. I will be forever thankful!
Apr 24th, 2007 Quote
Antony
Anybody can invite me? Please send invite to dorn97@yahoo.com
Apr 25th, 2007 Quote
Dawid
Damn.. forgot to add my mail! dawid(at)dawid.se
Thanks!
Apr 26th, 2007 Quote
LUCA
Would appreciate an invite if one is still available. Send to stocknet@infinito.it
luca
Apr 30th, 2007 Quote
Derek
5thirtyone.com
Update: I just sent out invite to any comments above. Joost recently announced unlimited invites for its beta users so check with your contacts if you’re still looking for access.
May 1st, 2007 Quote
Stuff-Collector
Please wanna heave an Invitation to Joost too =D
May 1st, 2007 Quote
Teddy Aagaard
nex.dk
I really would appreciate an invite to Joost. Please send invite to teddy.aagaard@gmail.com. Tnx
May 2nd, 2007 Quote
Derek
5thirtyone.com
Stuff and Teddy, invites sent. 997 invites left
May 2nd, 2007 Quote
Laurence Peck
Hi, Been trying everywhere, big fan of 5thirty one.
Can i please gen an invite!!!
LP
laurencepeck@gmail.com
May 2nd, 2007 Quote
Derek
5thirtyone.com
Laurence, Joost should be in your inbox. Enjoy.
May 2nd, 2007 Quote
Arthur
Hi There,
I know there is huge demand for these invites but I would greatly appreciate if you could send one my way
economy@bigpond.net.au
thank you very mucH!
May 3rd, 2007 Quote
Shane Krolikowski
audore.com
Hey, I’d love an invite to Joost. Just heard about it and I’m getting tired of messing with my rabbit ears to get a clear picture on my old fashion TV.
I heard about your site through boagworld and you are now part of my favorites.
Thanks man!!
May 6th, 2007 Quote
Derek
5thirtyone.com
Arthur, Joost reported that email as already in use. Shane, invite sent.
May 6th, 2007 Quote
Aaron
I would like an invite please.
Thank You!!!
May 6th, 2007 Quote
Lonnie
Hi Derek!
Any chance of getting an invite? I’ve been looking for someone to share for ages now… Many thanks if you can!
Regards,
Lonnie
May 6th, 2007 Quote
Derek
5thirtyone.com
Aaron and Lonnie, invites should have arrived in your inboxes.
May 6th, 2007 Quote
Leyslie
leyslie.pokeable.org
I’d love to have one! Thank you
May 6th, 2007 Quote
Robert
Can I get one please? Thanks
robert.m.kelley at gmail.com
May 10th, 2007 Quote
Jennifer
invite?
thanks!
May 10th, 2007 Quote
Derek
5thirtyone.com
Hey Leyslie and Jennifer, enjoy Joost. Invites sent.
May 10th, 2007 Quote
Munir
Joost me please. I want in on this action.
May 23rd, 2007 Quote
Bruce B.
I signed-up for the Joost beta months ago, but never received a login. Help me out, please? Invite? thanks.
May 31st, 2007 Quote