Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I'm going to guess the slower start up is due to the programs in the startup sequence. From a logic stand point, it seems that the less the processor/ram/L2 cache has to deal with upon turn on, the faster it should reach the desktop. Most places don't seem to care about how long a computer takes to become operational from a cold start, only in how well it processes the daily tasks. My work computer boots way slower than my home PC, I just turn it on and while it boots to desktop, I go get coffee. By the time I get back, it's ready. Now the fact that it is slower than molasses in January and locks up at the drop of a hat, is a whole different issue...





and it's a Mac...