Gmail with IMAP draining battery?

I've been using the POP access for Gmail on my phone for the last month or so, and my battery life has been pretty normal, according to the specs. However, I changed over to IMAP access two days ago, and coincidentally enough, my battery seems to be draining much more quickly. None of my other phone habits have changed, that I know of - in fact, I've been doing less internet browsing as of late.
Is it possible that the IMAP access has created a lot of new background work for the phone, or is this really just a coincidence? Thanks ahead of time for your help.

Tallguy, read the posts... they are using Gmail with "IMAP" turned on. This feature was only available in the last week or so.
I have definitely noticed that the phone is more active (witnessed by the increased GSM "buzz" in my desktop speakers) since changing over to Gmail IMAP. IMAP does so much more than just check for new email, so I guess it is connected for longer periods and therefore uses more power during the course of the day.
IMAP has changed my whole email experience for the better, so a little less battery life is an acceptable tradeoff for me!

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