The discussion revolves around Joost™, a new internet-based television platform that aims to combine the features of traditional TV with the interactivity of the internet. Participants explore its potential impact on the entertainment industry, user experiences, and technical requirements for accessing the service.
Participants generally express interest in Joost™ and share similar concerns regarding hardware and access. However, there is no consensus on the overall effectiveness of the platform or its potential to replace traditional cable services.
Some participants mention limitations related to their current internet service and hardware capabilities, which may affect their experience with Joost™. Additionally, there are unresolved questions about the availability of beta invitations and the service's content offerings.
Individuals interested in new media platforms, technology enthusiasts, and those seeking alternatives to traditional television services may find this discussion relevant.
http://www.joost.com/FAQ.htmlYesterday, we were The Venice Project™. Today, we're Joost™. Tomorrow, we're yours! Imagine having infinite choice, and TV that is truly interactive. TV anywhere, anytime...
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Joost™ is a new way of watching TV on the internet, which uses new and established technologies to provide the best of both the internet and TV worlds. We're in the process of making it as TV-like as we can, with programmes, channels and adverts. You can also see some things that we think will enhance the TV experience: searching for programmes and channels, for example, as well as social features like chat. There are many more new features to come! [continued]
What about satellite?turbo-1 said:I have been on the sign-up list for the Beta for a while. If someone here can give me a Joost invitation, I'd appreciate it. I live in an area that is not served by cable, and there is darned little science/tech programming on the networks and NPR.
What kind of machine do you need? I would think that just about any old machine would do, as long as you have sufficient bandwidth (cable/DSL) to pull down the content. I've got 1.5Mb DSL and a high-end Dell - way overkill for net surfing.ranger said:I signed up when it was known as The Venice Project. I never used my account before. But since someone brought it up, I just downloaded the Joost client and its pretty cool! But I have a low end machine, so I'm not getting the full experience :( I don't have any invites right now. Mayb they are not taking in any more beta testers or its because my account just became active. I'm not sure.
They offer bundles of stuff that I don't want and don't want to pay for, and you have to sign service contracts, etc.Evo said:What about satellite?
turbo-1 said:What kind of machine do you need? I would think that just about any old machine would do, as long as you have sufficient bandwidth (cable/DSL) to pull down the content. I've got 1.5Mb DSL and a high-end Dell - way overkill for net surfing.
Operating system
* Windows XP Service Pack 2
* DirectX 9.0c
Hardware
The Joost™ software should be capable of running on computer systems that are up to three years old. The minimum hardware requirements are:
* Pentium 4 processor, 1GHz
* 512Mb or more RAM.
* A modern video card with DirectX support and at least 32Mb of VRAM.
* About 500 MB free disk space; The Joost™ software is a 10 MB download, expanding to 30-35 MB on disk. The remainder is used as a cache.
Internet connection
* Broadband/ADSL (1Mbit/s downstream, 512Kbit/s upstream recommended, although lower speeds may well work)
* 1 hour of viewing is 320 Megabytes downloaded and 105 Megabytes uploaded, which means that it will exhaust a 1 Gigabyte cap in 10 hours (see below)