Thread: Cab Style regedits - get em here - requests welcomed
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Old 01-06-2008, 11:31 AM
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Sorry to pile on with another request, but I just discovered my favorite hack yet. This one automatically closes the data connection after 60 seconds of being idle. Should save on battery life!
Nope. Might cost you some, won't save you any.

The current draw with an idle, connected EVDO session is exactly the same (read that again) as when disconnected. However, the current draw during the EVDO session setup is 10 times higher, and lasts 5 seconds longer, then the draw to come out of standby.

So sure, if you never use your data, turn it off. If you are checking email 24 times a day, and getting 12 weather updates, you will lose by turning it off.