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ok try not to get confused with load time & cached , because what seems like fast load time is actually the gif cached on your pc - best thing to do for this test is delete your tempory internet cache with crap cleaner & then reload this thread & see how long the big picture takes to load for the first time. Once a gif has loaded no matter how big it will be fast the next time you view it as long as you dont clear the internet cache on your pc - i think the best thing is to find a good middle ground between big image & fast first time load. There is actually a way to 'pre load' gifs with some code, which would be useful for movies maybe?