This new "version" is really promising. The notifications are divided at top left corner into "Friend Requests, Messages, and Notifications". I find it pretty good.
It took a few minutes to get used to it, but I actually like it. One bug i discovered though.. It always claims I have one unread message, even when i dont.
I have no sympathy for those running at 800x600 that just means they have an old pos computer that needs to be replaced. There really is no excuse for anyone who uses facebook to have a computer that is limited to that res since new more capable computers are so cheap these days what with all the surprisingly capable ultra low cost atom based computers out there