turning off back round sync in settings??

[phillyeagle30]

I know it will affect the market, but if i leave that off will it affect anything else? Im trying to save battery.

 

[Mdorty]

None of your apps will sync automatically anymore, you'll have to manually sync them.

EDIT: Btw, a quick search of "background data" turned up this post...
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-4g/35134-what-does-leaving-backround-data-do.html