“hi5 Introduces Virtual Gifts and Currency With International Flair”

“hi5 Introduces Virtual Gifts and Currency With International Flair”
By Matt Singley
December 10, 2008
Hello again,
All I could say when I read this article was “no way!” Technology is crazy, who knew about all of these cool new features. I’m talking about the new features hi5, a popular international social network has to offer, and Ill tells you a little bit about it:
• hi5 has recently made virtual gifts and currency available to its users
• these gifts offer a new way to spread cheer and excitement online and is especially great for the up coming holiday season
• As of yesterday, “ the site is offering an assortment of 36 virtual gifts that represent a cross-section of the world’s customs and cultures, as diverse as its user base”
• the virtual gifts made available on this site are much more unique than those of competing social networks
• hi5’s gifts target very specific occasions, for example “you can now buy a “Rosca” - a cake that Mexicans traditionally eat on January 6th to celebrate Three Kings’ Day - or a dreidel, which is a popular toy for children during the Jewish holiday Hanukkah.”
• An extra bonus of the virtual gifts is that each of them come “wrapped” this authentic touches makes the recipient feel like they are really opening the gift, it even includes the crinkle sound of the wrapping paper
• The price of these gifts is set at 80 coins, varying on where you live in the world and the current exchange rate
• In the United States one would be able to purchase 80 coins for one US dollar
Pretty inexpensive for a gift if you ask me and even though it’s virtual, it’s the thought that counts! Check out the hi5 website and send some virtual gifts to all your friends! Also, click here to read the full article.
Enjoy!