QUOTE(Huey_nee @ Oct 9 2012, 11:01 AM)
Someone please enlighten me on this issue

perhaps u got misconception about more ram = faster. wrong (X)
ram is a
high speed temporary space for frequent access file.
if u remove everything from ram, android have to access from
low speed memory card or internal storage.
android system is to closely rely on internet service, google company ma.
so killed background service will run again later, u are wasting effort.
this 360 from china i believe also advertisement based lo, this xperia can check running apps with ability to stop them.
u just have to add a shortcut at home screen >settings >running services.
press menu key u can also see background services.
quite handy for non third party apps manager