Shopping in Second Life

Random Shop that caught my attention

E-Learning Activity: Shopping on second Life

Today, I went and visited a shop in second life for my cds e-learning activity.

a) Products and Services offered:

The store displayed various clothing and accessories for your avatar and they provide pictures and rotating videos of their products being modeled by a player model.

b)The Shopping environment (Look and Feel)

Classical Music was being played as i entered the place even though i have no idea what the title was. However, the overview of the store was designed as if it were a real store in mall. And you can find many similar features in there as a normal clothing store.

One thing I like about this virtual experience which I am unable to get in real life:
Flying. Period.

Experience on Second Life when compared to Online Shopping
My Shopping experience on Second Life feels as normal as playing a normal online game that allows you to customise your avatar looks by selecting different clothing. The main difference when comparing the both of them is the fact that when I am shopping online I know I am purchasing a real item that i can use. However, shopping in second life requires you to spend real cash to purchase game points to purchase the clothing.
Seeing this will never be on the list of things I would want to do during my free time, spending cash on this game will not be a option that I would consider. Although the shops were kind of interesting at first, i don't see myself spending time on this in the future.

What I gained from this experience
The only thing I probably gained from this experience, is learning how to make use of the teleport functions and how to navigate around the game world in order to reach and discover different places.

Most Challenging Experience:

Finding a shop. LOL.

If I had $500

Razer Sphex™ MouseSports Edition Gaming Desktop Skin Price 26 SGD

Razer Lycosa™ Gaming Keyboard (Mirror Special Edition) Price: 129SGD

Razer Lachesis (Wraith Red) Price: 95SGD

Jordan AJF 5 - Men's Price: 232SGD

If I had $500, I would buy those items for myself, the remaining money will probably be in my wallet until sometime later.
Images Above are the items that i would purchase.

Description will be included below:
a) Shopping List:
Total Cost : 232 + 95 +129 + 26 = 477SGD

Item 1: Razer Sphex™ MouseSports Edition Gaming Desktop Skin
Price 26 SGD

Description: Razer Sphex delivers high tracking quality on the thinnest mousing surface ever

Link: http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Razer-Sphex-MouseSports-Edition-Gaming-Desktop-Skin-/250673280710?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_216&hash=item3a5d4ab6c6#ht_661wt_652


Item 2: Razer Lycosa™ Gaming Keyboard (Mirror Special Edition)
Price: 129SGD
Description: Featuring a revolutionary high gloss mirror finish keytop, fully-programmable Hyperesponse™ keys with extensive macro capabilities, backlit illumination with a unique WASD gaming cluster lighting option, the Razer Mirror Special Edition is a kick-ass combination of form and function.

Link: http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Razer-Lycosa-Gaming-Keyboard-Mirror-Special-Edition-/250672934368?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_216&hash=item3a5d456de0#ht_1153wt_652

Item 3: Razer Lachesis (Wraith Red)
Price: 95SGD
Description: Equipped with the revolutionary 4000dpi Razer Precision 3G Laser sensor, the Razer Lachesis gaming mouse takes on the same lethal traits as its namesake that will send shivers down your enemies’ spines. Add 32KB of onboard memory, nine programmable Hyperesponse buttons, as well as an impressive 1000Hz Ultrapolling with 1ms response time, and you’ve got a formidable weapon in your arsenal of destruction. Victory beckons–-move in for the kill.

Link: http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Razer-Lachesis-Warith-Red-/390221138330?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_216&hash=item5adafe099a#ht_748wt_1135

Item 4: Jordan AJF 5 - Men's
Price: 232SGD
Description: he Jordan AJF 5 is taking the court - and the streets - by storm! This innovative shoe design combines the heritage of the Air Jordan 5 and the Air Force 1, and features a rich, full-grain leather upper with TPU mesh windows. Customize the fit and style of your AJF 5s with its removable ankle straps. Every step you take is cushioned by a leather-wrapped midsole and encapsulated Air-Sole™ unit for support and comfort like no other. The rubber outsole features the authentic circular traction pattern these kicks are known for, with the take-off power to send you to the top. Wt. 17.8 oz.

Link: http://www.footlocker.com/product/model:92013/sku:07334102/Jordan%20AJF%205%20-%20Men's?supercat=home&cm=GLOBAL%20SEARCH:%20KEYWORD%20SEARCH

b) The shopping websites which i have visited include allowing users to bid for items at a lower retail price and also standard sites such as footlocker.com that sell shoes at a standard retail price.

ebay.com:
1. Allows users to bid for item usually starting at price lower than those at retail outlets
2. However, items are most likely 2nd-hand unless stated otherwise
3. Allows users to purchase "limited-edition" products that cannot be usually found at local retail outlets
4. Sometimes, "rare" items can be purchased there for "hardcore" collectors

Footlocker.com
1.Standard everyday shoe shopping site
2. Stock up on mostly casual shoes
3. Wider variety of shoes compared to local retail outlets
4. Can be quite pricey due to shipping costs

c)From the above findings and a brief understanding of the online shopping websites I had visited, I learnt that:

• Shopping online has it's risks as the quality of the product cannot be determined beforehand
• Defected Products may not be returned 
• Conditions of the product as stated online by the owner may not be trustworthy
• Sometimes, country/region may be a problem due to long delivery time/currency conversion
• However, shopping online is useful as some people may not have the time for leisurely shopping for their items outside or some people may be affected by their body conditions, therefore online grocery shopping is a very good option for the handicapped.

Self-Introduction AGAIN

Damn it look like i forgot how to log in my old eir blog.
So looks like I have to remake this new blog and re-post everything here from now on.
So Here my Self-Intro Again.

HI MY NAME IS JAKE !!!
Age: 20 (Birthday: 9th Jan)
Diploma: Info-Communications

FAVORITE PAST TIME: Gaming / Sleeping /Random Activites / Surfing the Net

Huge Fan of mmorpgs and action shooters.

Online Games I am currently into:

World Of Warcraft: wrath of the lich king (currently waiting for catalysm to be released)

S4 League: europe server pretty laggy (Hoping for a asian/international server)

PSP Games:

God Eater JPN: (Pretty decent BUT need english Version like seriously)

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite: (Pretty good Online Co-op, Use XLink Kai, works for modded PSPs)
Heres the link to configure: http://www.teamxlink.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=39586

Persona 3/Shin Megami Tensei portable : Single Player RPG (for random time killing)

Other Random Activities include:
Any sports (Usually picked up from a random spur of interest)
Mostly: Cycling, basketball, soccer, badminton, table tennis

Favorite Singer/Bands: X JAPAN, Girugamesh, Gazette, L arc en ciel, Janne Da Arc

Yes I love JRock and JPop. Most Genres don't matter to me. I just listen to whatever that sounds good.

Favorite Hangouts: Random Places

Random Places: Range from anywhere to anywhere as long within Singapore
Overseas Trips have to planned beforehand

You will be surprised at random interesting locations you will discover if you like wandering around at night by foot or bike.

Favorite Sites: youtube and other random sites that catch my interest

Most Sites that catch my attention will be:

Anime/Manga hosting sites
Music/Video sites

Hobby that i am passionate about: Listening to music

Hmm, most of the time i just go to youtube and just listen to random songs or watch videos that my friends would point out to me. If i like the band or artist i would look up their music on youtube and maybe listen to more of their songs.

S4 League

WoW: Wrath of lich King