[atarian]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the combined size of an image and its complementary CSS file is less than the size of a 129kb CSS file with "CSS3 images", then don't you essentially lose the benefit of reducing server load?

[dextorious]

Sure. That's why I added the "imaginary" qualifier to the savings.

I just wanted to clarify that the savings the other commenters talk about were taken from the server point of you.