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rob o · 03-20-2010, 09:35 AM

Daughter number one got an iTouch (this is NOT a phone) last night which, I guess, has internet access in WiFi areas.

Question....do these work in Aruba?

It would be great.....she could stop bugging me about using my work computer every night to contact her friends.

Sgroi135 · 03-20-2010, 09:42 AM

As long as there is wi-fi in aruba.... Those devices are not location specific, as long as there is wi-fi it will work. You just have to set it up just like a computer!

Retagger · 03-20-2010, 10:05 AM

I use my itouch in Aruba via wi-fi all the time and it works great. I would suggest to download Skype (it is free on iTunes) to make all of your calls back to the States. You just need the earphones with a microphone to use Skype.

(I am writing this message from my iTouch using free Wi-Fi at a local dinner).

Regards,

*Andrea J.* · 03-20-2010, 10:18 AM

are there FREE wifi hotspots in aruba?
i always was under the impression that one has to buy the card/time and then use it from any hotspot location.
are there free places?

~Amy~® · 03-20-2010, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea J.

are there FREE wifi hotspots in aruba?
i always was under the impression that one has to buy the card/time and then use it from any hotspot location.
are there free places?

There are a few free wifi hotspots on the island. Moomba's and Salt & Pepper both have free wifi. Amsterdam Manor is another one - we've used it on balcony and in our room for free there. Don't know if any other hotels offer it for free though.

*Andrea J.* · 03-20-2010, 10:29 AM

when wifi first hit the island a few yrs ago, i did know that setar had a bunch of free hotspots.

thanks amy!!

cindyo · 03-20-2010, 10:40 AM

[QUOTE=Retagger;169650]I use my itouch in Aruba via wi-fi all the time and it works great. I would suggest to download Skype (it is free on iTunes) to make all of your calls back to the States. You just need the earphones with a microphone to use Skype.

(I am writing this message from my iTouch using free Wi-Fi at a local dinner).

Regards,[/QUOTE

OMG...that is unbelievable...one daughter just bought the itouch and when she gets home from work she will flip out. The other daughter is now thinking she wants one as we just read her this post. You might just have made our vacation more than perfect as I could see them fighting over the phone we were thinking of buying to call BF's.

rob o · 03-20-2010, 12:19 PM

Thanks everyone!

*Andrea J.* · 03-20-2010, 02:22 PM

pm arubalisa re: the itouch
her dd has one.

when ipods first came out, we bought our son one.
it was called "ai" academic incentive
as was the brass name plate on his horse's saddle "ai"

[QUOTE=cindyo;169659]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retagger

I use my itouch in Aruba via wi-fi all the time and it works great. I would suggest to download Skype (it is free on iTunes) to make all of your calls back to the States. You just need the earphones with a microphone to use Skype.

(I am writing this message from my iTouch using free Wi-Fi at a local dinner).

Regards,[/QUOTE

OMG...that is unbelievable...one daughter just bought the itouch and when she gets home from work she will flip out. The other daughter is now thinking she wants one as we just read her this post. You might just have made our vacation more than perfect as I could see them fighting over the phone we were thinking of buying to call BF's.

Liz - Aruba Lover · 03-20-2010, 04:36 PM

Grand Tropical Cafe at Renaissance Marketplace has free wi-fi on their outside terrace. Bingo! Cafe and Cafe Rembrandt also have free wi-fi.

03-20-2010, 09:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,858	iTouch and WiFi Daughter number one got an iTouch (this is NOT a phone) last night which, I guess, has internet access in WiFi areas. Question....do these work in Aruba? It would be great.....she could stop bugging me about using my work computer every night to contact her friends. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ rob o....with cindyo and our daughters WE ARE IN ARUBA NOW Next trip after that

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03-20-2010, 09:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sgroi135 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Beach! Posts: 494 Images: 6	As long as there is wi-fi in aruba.... Those devices are not location specific, as long as there is wi-fi it will work. You just have to set it up just like a computer! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Decided to take down my timer!

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Retagger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 226	I use my itouch in Aruba via wi-fi all the time and it works great. I would suggest to download Skype (it is free on iTunes) to make all of your calls back to the States. You just need the earphones with a microphone to use Skype. (I am writing this message from my iTouch using free Wi-Fi at a local dinner). Regards, Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ David http://david-letts.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.casadearuba.com

03-20-2010, 10:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	are there FREE wifi hotspots in aruba? i always was under the impression that one has to buy the card/time and then use it from any hotspot location. are there free places? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-20-2010, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	when wifi first hit the island a few yrs ago, i did know that setar had a bunch of free hotspots. thanks amy!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

03-20-2010, 10:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,692 Images: 138	[QUOTE=Retagger;169650]I use my itouch in Aruba via wi-fi all the time and it works great. I would suggest to download Skype (it is free on iTunes) to make all of your calls back to the States. You just need the earphones with a microphone to use Skype. (I am writing this message from my iTouch using free Wi-Fi at a local dinner). Regards,[/QUOTE OMG...that is unbelievable...one daughter just bought the itouch and when she gets home from work she will flip out. The other daughter is now thinking she wants one as we just read her this post. You might just have made our vacation more than perfect as I could see them fighting over the phone we were thinking of buying to call BF's. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in

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rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,858	Thanks everyone! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ rob o....with cindyo and our daughters WE ARE IN ARUBA NOW Next trip after that

03-20-2010, 04:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Liz - Aruba Lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,351	Grand Tropical Cafe at Renaissance Marketplace has free wi-fi on their outside terrace. Bingo! Cafe and Cafe Rembrandt also have free wi-fi. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ http://dinearuba.com