Cooliris: The coolest way to search Craigslist
In their own words, Cooliris “…transforms your browser into a lightning fast cinematic way to enjoy photos and videos from the web or your desktop.” I’ve been using it as a Firefox plug-in for about a year; though it is available for Internet Explorer and Safari as well. Whether searching for new desktop wallpaper or stock images for a website, I would use Cooliris to quickly browse thousands of photos with an Apple “CoverFlow” feel.
Recent Cooliris updates make for a GREAT way to search Craigslist. Previous versions of Cooliris appeared to open as a full screen, modal pop-up which you could “escape” out of. Their latest version actually opens a new browser tab; allowing you to bookmark your favorite image searches. Combine this with Craigslist, and you’ve got a very efficient way to peruse the world’s largest yard-sale!
I’m a musician. So, naturally, I browse Craigslist.com looking for instruments and miscellaneous recording gear at bargain basement prices. I don’t waste time looking at ads that don’t have pictures. This morning, I decided to search for musical instruments for sale in my area and noticed the Cooliris icon was illuminated. 
One click took me to a magical, Craigslist wonderland! And better yet, when I clicked on the images to get a closer view, the item description was listed along with all other item photos. Here’s how:
- Download and install Cooliris
- Browse to your local flavor or Craigslist.com
- Drill-down to your category of choice
- Search for listings that have images by checking the “has image’ check box (leave the search text box empty)
- Click search and then click the illuminated Cooliris icon
- Bookmark the Cooliris page that opens, rinse and repeat
Here are a couple screenshots I took:
I used it once an then forgot how I did it, it helped a lot, thanks
Thanks for your tips mate
I am not aware that Cooliris is now supporting Craiglist.
Cheers,