Best SMS Replacement with number notification

[tlenzen]

Hey all!
I've been doing tons of research about 3rd party SMS apps. I've given almost all of them a test run but it just seems like there is always something missing.
Right now I'm using 8sms and I'm loving it, the only thing that I miss from the stock messaging is having the little bubble notification on the homescreen shortcut. Does anyone know either how to add this or another app that does?

Thanks!!!!

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[IanS100]

Have a look at Handcent, I've been using it for a couple of years & it's excellent & highly configurable

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[Uncle Reemus]

I like chomp sms. Pretty simple, has notification icons as well

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[mvysata]

Try Smart Notify with number of notifications in widget and with much more functions for call and sms.