I'm using Dell Laptop for almost profesional computing purposes, except on some heavy tasks which need to be run on more powerful workstation computer. But the Windows startup time will more slowly over going time and new drivers/softwares/components installed. And i found this eBoostr combine with [Windows: Auto-login and then lock your Windows, and speed it up by delay auto-start apps ] as a solution (should be callled hack, ha ha)  to get the Laptop ready to check email in almost 3 minutes

eBoostr™ allows you to use an additional drive (flash memory or hard disk) as another layer of performance-boosting cache for your Windows XP®. There is no need to purchase a Vista upgrade to get the benefits of the Vista’s ReadyBoost® technology.

Highlights

  • Vista’s ReadyBoost benefits on your Windows XP® machine;
  • Smart caches frequently used applications and files for maximum performance speed up;
  • Supports both USB and non-USB removable media devices, as well as additional hard disks;
  • Allows up to 4 devices for simultaneous smart caching;
  • Cache file size of up to 4GB on each device;
  • Compatible with all ReadyBoost® ready devices.

eBoostr™ comes as a free trial version, which gives you four hours of functionality each time you boot up, or costs $29 for the full version. Get it at eBoostr.com