I've timed my DC start up time over and over from when I tap the icon to the dial button turning green. It has always been 16-19 seconds. That is not some horrific long time to me. That is also getting all the info from GV not just the inbox stuff. I have not problem with the start up time. Maybe it is your tablet(like what other things are running in the back ground) or your internet connection. I have a N800.