Wow, two tips already, thanks guys!!
hieronymos -- So I've been doing all of this for nothing? bummer.
(PS I forgot to mention that I do have the screen set to the lowest brightness, which I still find too bright.) Is 'ping' the same as autosync?
Kboland -- hmmm, you've given me lots to think about
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1) I'm not a real techie person so have been leery of rooting my vox...but after reading these boards I think I might be ready to try it at some point in the not too distant future.
2) I guess I should find out if it has the 'wake from sleeping' bug, even though I don't usually let it sleep.
3) I WILL install and try using the screen filter you recommend - It sounds like will definitely make use of it, since I find the screen too bright even at the lowest setting now.
Again, thanks to you both!