X301 SSD Boot Time

Hi,
I'm considering the X301 with a SSD. I'm not sure if I'm going to buy now or just hold up until Win7 or a hardware refresh.
One thing I'm concerned with is boot time. Can anyone tell me what their getting on a X301 with MS Office loaded for boot time, hibernate time and wake time? I'm not planning to use the dvd and will have the 6 and 3 cell batteries installed.
Thanks.
Regards-Michael G. 

just so you know, windows 7 could be up to a year away.
my X300 would boot server 2008 in about 35 seconds to the desktop with aero installed.   i never used vista on it.
hibernate... dunno.   i never use it.
sleep and wake only took a few seconds.   sleep was roughly 10 seconds and wake about 2.
office 2003 apps loaded in about 3~5 seconds depending on the app.
i haven't had the chance to play with an X301 but would imagine it to be the same or slightly quicker due to the faster memory bus.
hopefully that helps a bit.
good luck!
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