Wanted: The Most Silent Laptop

**baddog** · 01-19-2009, 10:24 AM

Originally posted by Adultmix

yours is FOR TEEN inches, man, i need it 17". So far my Vaio is not that loud but it's got vertical pixel line so the matrix is broken. And I am not gonna pay for brand names like Vaio or MCbook.

I use dual monitors, so don't really notice. Pretty sure Dell offers laptops with bigger monitors, the SSHD was the piece of hardware I was talking about.

**Sid70** · 01-19-2009, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by baddog

I use dual monitors, so don't really notice. Pretty sure Dell offers laptops with bigger monitors, the SSHD was the piece of hardware I was talking about.

great set up. I am using Dell 24" but on the go 17" is a must.
here is da bitch http://www.ciao.com/HP_Compaq_6830s_...eview_10125915

**TerryM** · 01-19-2009, 10:30 AM

I have been through a couple mac book pros. The fan breaks after a while and it sounds like a 747 is taking off. Other than that is a great machine.

Here is something I found when I searched for a fix:

http://www.tuaw.com/2006/04/02/does-...-about-the-wh/

**Sid70** · 01-19-2009, 10:31 AM

SSHD, thats a HDD that doesnt spin I guess so there is nothing to cool down but video card?

**pornguy** · 01-19-2009, 10:36 AM

I have a Dell Vostro 1700 has an awesome screen and is actually pretty damn quiet.

**dready** · 01-19-2009, 10:36 AM

I'd think choosing one with a SSD would go a long way in helping the noise levels.

**sue** · 01-19-2009, 11:05 AM

I have a dell xps and it is silent like no other laptop I have had, and I hava had a few:-)

*hugs and kisses*

**baddog** · 01-19-2009, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by Adultmix

SSHD, thats a HDD that doesnt spin I guess so there is nothing to cool down but video card?

Solid State Drive. I think I heard the fan once. I thought something was wrong.

**Sid70** · 01-19-2009, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by sue

I have a dell xps and it is silent like no other laptop I have had, and I hava had a few:-)

*hugs and kisses*

any details?

**Jarmusch** · 01-19-2009, 12:27 PM

Yup, whatever you get you'll want an SSD drive - 0dBA

**Doctor Dre** · 01-19-2009, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by Adultmix

a fucking A I know. But how hard is that to go from PC to Mac? and price difference is honestly huge. 1k comparing to about 3k for 17".

It's like going from a civic to a bentley... takes some adaptation, but it's definitly better

JD · 01-19-2009, 01:50 PM

i've got a 15in MBP and it's dead silent

**uno** · 01-19-2009, 01:53 PM

Dell makes some pretty quiet laptops.

**natas** · 01-19-2009, 02:14 PM

After using laptops in several countries, I've found that no matter what platform you're on, the hotter the climate, the noisier the fans will be as they work to keep the processor cool... this is with both macbooks and pc laptops...

example - living in Australia for half of last year, it was that hot over there that my fans would kick in after an hour or two and stay on screaming, this was followed by a gradual slowing down of the whole computer and random crashes. I went and bought a cooling pad that solved the slowing down problem, but added more noise. The one I bought was neither subtle or quiet but immediately solved all system issues. (I'm sure there are quieter/better pads on the market though)

On the other foot - while in Toronto, I didn't need any cooling whatsoever as it was that damn cold

Hardly heard my fans kick in ever, system(s) worked fine

I'm no expert - this is just my personal experience

**WinstonTriplexcash** · 01-19-2009, 02:15 PM

I have this and its really quiet, an inch short of your needed 17 incher.

http://www.shopmania.in/shopping~onl...p-2496642.html

Just have it upgraded to a 4 gig ram instaed of the stock 2gig

Wanted: The Most Silent Laptop

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