Can I use the ipad overseas?

[cookie1]

We are off to Singapore in 11 days (who's counting?) and I was wondering if we can use the ipad there. If so do we have to do anything specific please? Thanks ipad specialists.

[Halex]

Yes youbcan, i used mine in hawaii & bali. Dont  use 3g unless you really have too, will cost a fortune.

Try & log on to a free wifi place.

Love singapore, where are you staying.

H

[cookie1]

Grand Hyatt in Scott's Road. Very close to the best shopping and it is lovely there. The breakfasts last you most of the day. Last year we were upgraded (we always stay there) and had free cocktails etc in their club.

[Halex]

We stayed at the St. Regis. Orchard Rd. If your there on a sunday they do the most amazing brunch.

Enjoy

H

[Merlin]

If you have the wifi only ipad see if your hotel has wifi (you might need to pay for it in blocks ie 1 hour etc)- definitely dont use 3G if your ipad is 3G capable- even with international roaming enabled on your plan it will be hideously expensive unless you have pre-purchased a data pack with your provider. As mentioned, try to research free wifi locations and use those although they are not always very secure ie they are easier to hack than a dedicated broadband connection. If you do have a 3G ipad, make sure you go into settings and turn off data roaming and 3G before you go and just have wifi turned on and it will austomatically seek out any wifi locations in the vicinity. If your hotel has wifi capability, as mentioned, they will often give you a specific password for a fee- some charge up to $20-30 dollars equivalent for say 2.5 hours internet time.

[chicksta44]

Me too Cookie! I'm going to Singapore in 17 days for my honeymoon! Whoop whoop. (i'm terribly excited as i have never been there). I don't have a sim card for my ipad so only ever use it where there is free wi-fi. I used it in Bali last year no problems. Most hotels these days have free wi-fi albeit a bit slow but better to be connected slowly then not at all!  Have a fab time.

[cookie1]

Congratulations Lisaarnold. Where are you staying? Even though we don't know each other I'll smile at all the honeymooning couples.

[chicksta44]

Thanks Cookie. After 9 years of waiting though its mearly a piece of paper and a diamond We are staying at the Marina Bay sands the frist 3 nights (any excuse to splash out on a flashy hotel lol) and the remaining 7 nights at Grand Park Orchard on Orchard Road. Think i'm more excited about the honey moon than I am the wedding!

[cookie1]

That will be lovely for you. There is so much to do up there. We even like walking in the rain as it is warm. Have a lovely wedding and a fantastic honeymoon. I'm going up with DD and DH stays home. DD shops and I carry the parcels.

[achookwoman]

Cookie,  have a great time.  When we go to a new country we head straight to the Apple shop ,  and look pathetic.  (not hard).  The lovely young people always help us set us a system that is cheap and we can cope with. We love our iPads to travel with.

Lisaarnold,  have a wonderful time,  and congratulations.

[cookie1]

Thanks Chookie. I can easily do that.

[judydawn]

Cookie, carry a TMX bag and Lisa might bump into you    Have a great holiday both of you and have a lovely wedding day Lisa - photo please.  I don't recall us having a wedding on here yet, lots of babies though 

[JulieO]

How exciting Cookie.  Hope you have a wonderful, happy time. 

[nazar]

 cookie  have a great holiday with your daughter

lisaaronald enjoy your honeymoon

[Cornish Cream]

Have a fabulous time Cookie

Congratulations Lisaarnold on your forthcoming wedding and enjoy your honeymoon in Singapore