Too bad RB didn't get a response, would like to have something to compare PushEffect to, but I guess it isn't really necessary as it works pretty good it seems. Emails are hitting my mobile device before they hit my inbox on my desktop!
As for having a bunch of 'notifications' and things coming through, I am fortunate to have setup an email account that handles all my newsletters and subscriptions, and a seperate one for personal emails. The notifications and things that I occassionally get on my personal one will soon be re-routed so I don't get notification on my Q.
Maybe something like this will work for you Tony BOD...
Bozz