I think still CDP start up is pretty quick than a computer startup. (WD type players may be exceptions)
Sorry - I am seeing this after a long while. But startup times are hardly a concern as far as music is concerned. If I have to wait 30 seconds more to get to a level of flexibility that no CD player can aim of, I guess I will take it. Again all this is personal. I am not alien to computers so maybe I see it as a very good option. Somebody not using computers regularly may not feel so. Perfectly understandable.