I received a notice yesterday of Zoho’s Notebook launch, along with an offer to be an alpha tester. Zoho, for those who aren’t familiar with the name, offers Web-based applications such as Zoho Writer and Spreadsheets which are – in my opinion – the best executed apps of the kind presently available.

I don’t know if I’m going to have time to do any extensive testing, but I did have it sign me up. After a look, I find it intriguing. You can see it here, and if you’re interested in an early shot at it, give the folks there a shout from the feedback box. They’ll probably get right back to you. (Remember, though, it is an alpha. If you plan any serious use, be aware that many things can change – including formatting, charges, and other details.)

	Intuitive user interface with white boarding and custom layout capability
	Quick “add” buttons for adding text, graphics, photos, audio, video, RSS feeds, and documents
	Combine and add Notebook pages from other applications such as Zoho Writer and Zoho Sheet
	“Object level” sharing and versioning providing fine grain control of what is shared with others
	Firefox and IE plug-ins for instant Web clipping
	Real-time, simultaneous editing and sharing of content
	Skype integration for instant chat and IP telephony

[tags]Bill Webb, Bill’s Web, Zoho, Zoho Notebook, Google Notebook[/tags]