SydsEastside Now Sharing Photos at flickr.com/motorcars/

Syd's Eastside has joined up with flickr and setup a small photo stream sharing resource at http://www.flickr.com/motorcars/.

Since the practice of showing off our used cars and trucks catalog online requires that we take some photographs of the vehicles, we have decided that instead of Copyrighting these photos and then keeping them all to ourselves, we will share them with the world. At first we were looking for our own web application to do this from one of our own websites, but preliminary trials on some of the applications available showed that most of the freeware and registered shareware open source software applications that are supposed to perform these duties are purely incapable of doing so. Almost every application we installed failed miserably (even the registered shareware we paid for a license for).

In our hunt for a manageable online photo album application, we found flickr.com, and so far it is offering us the most reliability. However, we are continuing to investigate other possible web application solutions that we can host ourselves so that we can utilize our photography to more fully promote our brands.

Although we are currently only just getting started at flickr, which is currently a Yahoo! property, I think I was able to upload a nice little assortment of cars that we have had listed for sale in our Used Autos: Cars & Trucks For Sale section of the website.

While we are still looking for a more configurable solution that we can control more fully as a web application on one of our online properties, it certainly is good to have this option available from flickr. Unfortunately, flickr.com also stifles its user creativity by limiting its membership to only 3 sets (albums) of photos each. This drastically limits the free membership's ability to categorize photos accurately. I suppose they have to do something to get members to the paid membership program, though.

I'm not sure if it will work here, but one nice feature of flickr is the ability to easily create a slideshow of your photos that you can share from your other websites. Let's see if Google will support it...



It appears to work, although I am seeing an error from the Adobe FlashPlayer 9. Perhaps there is some incompatibility issues here on the Blogger pages? For now, I'll just leave it up. If anyone has a fix for this, be sure to let me know, I would appreciate it. If the error gets too anoying I'll just put it on some other page and point a link on the blog to where I put it. ;)

Thanks!

-Syd's Eastside

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Toyota Corolla Altis - A Notch Above : New Altis 2009

Toyota Corolla Altis - A Notch Above
by Rahul Doshi
If you've been looking for a car that goes a long way to satiate your utmost desires and pamper your innermost needs, then continue reading! Japanese Auto major Toyota Motors has launched the all new 10th generation Toyota Corolla Altis through its Indian arm Toyota Kirloskar Motor. This car redefines elegance, luxury and style, surely making you feel that it belongs to a class above. It provides a driving experience which is far beyond anything that you could have experienced previously. The Toyota Corolla Altis is actually the new avatar of the Corolla.
The Toyota Corolla Altis has a completely new style and eye catching looks. It has latest engine technology, modern safety features and a competitive price tag. Surely, with all these attributes, it will prove to be a tough call for the competition from the Skoda or the Honda. It's a car that's simply made for you.
The Toyota Corolla Altis has a brilliant aerodynamic and wider stance for a stately presence. It has sophisticated, flowing lines that makes it impossible to avoid envy. It has a lower and a wider body for a stable ride. Moreover, it has more bold and advanced looks. There are smooth flowing lines that flow from front to rear lending rich and gorgeous looks to the body. The 7 spoke 15" alloy wheels lend it an additional articulate look.
The interiors are luxurious and have a wood grain finish. They present comfort that is beyond any comparison. With a curved flowing centre console, it has wide and spacious looks. Additionally, it has a large trunk that has the capability to store four large suitcases. Switches are conveniently placed on the steering wheel so that the audio system can be controlled without taking your eyes off the road.
Enjoy the cruise control that allows you to set a constant speed without having to step on the accelerator pedal. Additionally, passengers can easily operate the stereo system from the rear using the remote control. The audio system has a wonderful in dash six-disc CD changer. There is also a provision to listen to your portable MP3 player and other audio devices. Feel the sophistication of power windows and door locks which come in wood grain finish. Their polished and refined look adds sophistication and elegance to the interior of the cabin.
The air conditioner automatically adjusts the amount of air flow provided in order to reach the temperature set by the user. Other features like flat rear floor, rear sunshade, power seat with lumbar support, slidable armrest, drink and cup holders and convenient front and rear storage compartments keep your belongings in order inside the cabin.
Underneath the hood of the Altis is the thumping 1.8L Variable Valve Timing with Intelligence (VVT-i) engine that delivers an astounding power of 132 PS. This will surely leave your heart throbbing with exhilaration and thrill. The VVT-I technology allows smoother acceleration of 0-100 km/h in just 11.66 seconds. Additionally, a smooth under-body gives the car better aerodynamics with contributes to the overall better fuel efficiency.
The Electric Power Steering (EPS) is powered by an electric motor, thereby giving you a better fuel economy. The EPS gives better steering ability without causing any loss of driving power. The car offers a minimum turning radius of just 5.3 m offering excellent manoeuvrability in crowded and narrow streets. You an even make U turns in tight areas.
From the safety point of view, this car has excellent features that are designed to keep you and the occupants safe. The Toyota Corolla Altis is equipped with Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic brake distribution (EBD). ABS prevents the wheels from locking up when the brakes are applied. This feature allows your car to remain stable while braking. Additionally, front and rear disc brakes provide better braking ability. The disc brakes are improved, and the brake pedal operates more smoothly. Other improved features include GOA (Global Outstanding Assessment) body, Dual SRS airbags, and WIL (Whiplash Injury Lessening) concept Seat.
The Toyota Corolla Altis comes in three variants - 1.8G, 1.8GL and 1.8VL. The first two offer five speed manual transmission, while the third offers four speed automatic transmission. Choose any one colour from Dark Red Mica Metallic, Light Blue Metallic Silver Mica Metallic, White Pearl Mica, and Champagne Mica Metallic. Go enjoy your drive!

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Special Car DVD Player for Toyota : New toyota 2009

Special Car DVD Player for Toyota
by Globeoffer
Special Car DVD Player for Toyota by GlobeofferDouble Din 6.2″ In-dash DVD Player with cool and unique Graphical User Interface design, special for Toyota Coralla. Built-in Bluetooth for hand free call, touch screen function can touch the songs and submenu directly. All keys supply red and blue LED, match your original car perfectly. Individuated DVD logo display, can change the DVD wallpaper logo freely by yourself. And with two SD cards slot and one USB port, bring the film in your computer to In-car entertainment system. So personalized and unique device, it will definitely make your In-car system highly impressed!

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