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Kevin Oberman writes:
 > [...]
 > No. There is no conflict between Cx states and EST. Cx states specifies
 > how deeply the CPU will sleep when idle. EST controls processor speed
 > and voltage. In most cases, your REALLY want to use both of these. They
 > are very significant in saving power. (Of course, USB tends to limit the
 > effectiveness of Cx states. I need to run without USB to get really good
 > battery life and to make suspend (S3) really ut power drain.

Can you expand a bit on that "Of course USB...".  What's the problem
with USB?  Can one just kunload it before suspend?  

g.