Batch Rename: replace text option

Batch rename is great if one wants to add text, change extension, add a serial number, metadata etc. BUT! what about replacing text? I've gotta jump from Bridge to Finder and an Automator workflow action to replace text in file names or just trim part of a file name. This doesn't make for a good workflow.
Anybody else feel the frustration?

Hello,
I was trying this link to check out your solution and I can seem to get the link to work.
http://photoshoptechniques.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28609
Do you still have a solution to this problem? I would appreciate any help you could give. Thanks.

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