Send/Receive SMS on an iPad I would like to know if one can send and receive text messages on the iPad without having to bother those who are texting you to join IMs etc.
Google voice is a good option. It lets you send and receive texts from anywhere you have Internet. You get a phone number through it.
It's completely free, and you can use Google's iPhone app on your iPad. Or, you can buy GV Connect for iPad.