Weekend Fun: Download And Watch TV Online With Joost
A few years ago I remember many people asking, trading, and selling Joost invitations. I ended up getting one when Joost was in beta and though I thought the idea was great, I was not very impressed with channel content. Since then Joost has come a long way. Currently still in beta but open to the public, Joost boasts over 480 channels with 28,000+ TV shows.
Joost Version 1.1.8 beta is available freely to anyone to download and enjoy. After downloading simply sign up for a free account. Once signed in you can begin surfing through the Joost channels. While watching a program you can explore other channels. **Note: It is rumored Joost is going to end the desktop client and continue the service as web based only.**
One of the programs available on Joost is GI JOE. Wow does it bring back childhood memories! By just hovering the mouse pointer over the screen you can access different Joost menus. You can play, pause, forward, and rewind programs.
With such a selection of television programs the unfortunate reality is having to deal with commercials. I have seen full 15 second product ads between programs and also during the program as a commercial break. On the plus side these are nothing like abundance of commercial spots on broadcast TV.
Another form of advertising used pops up a widget type ad the urges you to click. When you do, it stops the current program you’re viewing and shows the 15 second clip.
There are also cool widgets you can use while watching Joost to connect with friends and use in other ways. Select a widget from the menu to see what it does.
A couple examples are Instant Messaging and News Ticker that scrolls news headlines. Also there is an option to share an episode with a friend.
Other features include the ability to create your own channel with featured shows you choose. Channels include lots of comedy, nature and science documentaries, and more japanimation than you can shake a stick at! Check out the complete list of channels. OH! Did I mention you can watch loads of Star Trek The Original Series shows as well?
Try out the latest version of Joost for the weekend, you're bound to have a few hours of fun browsing through the different programs and creating your own list!
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what are hardware requirement for this software
http://www.joost.com/download/windows/systemrequirements.html
System Requirements for Joost
>> Joost is available in the US only, unfortunately.
That's not true. I am living in Germany and can watch Joost.
I'm in Canada and i watch Joost.
@ Michael
@misdaroc
Thank you both for clarifying that for us! If you're not able to watch Joost in your country we would like to know that too! Thanks!
what no dl for linux dang i was looking forward to checking this one out maybe when it's out of beta form it will be available for linux os'es
Thanx Geek!!Ive been looking for something like this for ages!Finaly!And i live in Irland and it works perfectley !!!for once
something worx here.
works in Singapore as well
www.hulu.com does almost the same thing, but I think it has newer content. I love the old stuff. I commend your taste with the G.I.Joe cartoon!
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@dtaschler:
We love the classics!
thank you for this awesome info!!!
Thanks Geek
It works in the U.K
dtaschler, the hulu.com only worx in america
Thank you
It works here in Iceland
I used Joost in the early beta, but stopped after awhile. Looks like it has improved greatly since I used it last, I might download it again to check it out.
Can I download the program viewing at the same time?
Expect than using cam track?
Thanks for your soonest reply
Cheers too all the Geeks
Boxee is better then this. it looks cooler and its a client like this one should have stayed and this is on boxee so you dont have to go to this one when you can go to boxee and watch WAY WAY more.