Which GMAIL notifier for Ubuntu 9.04 is the best?

Question

I would also want the "unread" count to appear next to the notification icon.

Answer 1

gm-notify - A simple and lightweight highly Ubuntu 9.04 integrated GMail Notifier which takes advantages of the new and nice notify-osd and indicator-applet.

Setup and configuration gm-notify

Answer 2

I use CheckGmail, it:

• Notifies on New Mail
• Previews New Messages
• Open New Messages (without a browser)
• Can Blink LEDs (I think that's cool.)

While unread count isn't part of the icon, it shows when you hover.

Answer 3

If you're only considering to check webmail like Gmail and you've got Firefox running anyway, then an alternative is to give the popular Firefox add-on Webmail Notifier a try.
It features multiple account checking, and also settings for displaying unread mail counts. An icon will appear in the bottom right corner of Firefox's statusbar. Left/right clicking gives you options like unread count, and opening your Gmail inbox in a tab.

Answer 4

Gmail Notifier Firefox extension shows the in box and unread mails information

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Have look on this link http://ubuntu-tutorials.blogspot.com/2007/03/gmail-notifier-for-your-ubuntu-desktop.html