Wonder how this ties in with the recent discussion over Data URI slowness on mobile [1] [2].

I have to admit I've not read all the articles in full so the question may have been answered. I see Pete did write in a comment to [1] "I haven't tried data URId fonts or SVGs but those are great ideas for follow on tests"

[1] http://www.mobify.com/blog/data-uris-are-slow-on-mobile/

[2] http://www.mobify.com/blog/base64-does-not-impact-data-uri-p...