en.blog.orkut.com/2008/06/fast ...

<<...This is especially helpful if you are using a 56.6 or 64 kps modem, or if you are on a DSL connection with many users. How does it work? The low bandwidth version of orkut avoids downloading images unless you really want them, which lets you navigate through the site more quickly...>>

Good for my travel data card speed atleast.