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Sid70 · 01-19-2009, 09:07 AM

I need 17" 1600 ish resolution laptop and i need it to work on the go ( graphic design mostly ), what is important to me its silence, i hate helicopters ya know, what would you recommend to get? Core 2 Duo, 3GB Ram, 200 ish GB hdd, nvidia 7600+ and FUCKING SILENT cooler please.

i am considering dell, hp or acer.

DamageX · 01-19-2009, 09:14 AM

Pick one. Any one. Don't turn it on. Problem solved.

Libertine · 01-19-2009, 09:15 AM

MacBook Pro.

czarina · 01-19-2009, 09:16 AM

hmm... trying to work in porn without wifey finding out? ;)

Sid70 · 01-19-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by czarina

hmm... trying to work in porn without wifey finding out? ;)

checking out your gfy pic made me ask whatcha doing tonight

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Sid70 · 01-19-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DamageX

Pick one. Any one. Don't turn it on. Problem solved.

its not this simple. its noisy in the store. and it can eb silent unless you run PS and video conversion... I just read couple reviews about HP 6830s its ok buts noisy and if people notice that it means it is noisy cus i am very demanding about it.

Sid70 · 01-19-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Libertine

MacBook Pro.

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".

Evil Chris · 01-19-2009, 09:40 AM

I have an HP that is really quiet.

Libertine · 01-19-2009, 10:36 AM

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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".

Going from PC to Mac is easy when it comes to most things, hard when it comes to others.

However, you can just put windows on the mbp as well, and boot whichever you need at the time.

candyflip · 01-19-2009, 11:54 AM

That's one thing my Mac lappies do well that my HP doesn't. They are pretty much slient.

HorseShit · 01-19-2009, 11:59 AM

quietest would be macbook air but honestly they are all pretty quiet

Sid70 · 01-19-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Chris

I have an HP that is really quiet.

could you post specs, please? Do you have 17"? LOL

boudoir · 01-19-2009, 12:05 PM

The MBPro is a monster machine and works awesome Adobe will transfer your licenses from Windows to Mac OS for the cost of the disks. That probably covers your biggest issue.

I now prefer Apple's email program connected to an IMAP server to Outlook. MS Office is available, but honestly too expensive. I'm using Google Apps for docs and spreadsheets.

I have supported Windows systems in large enterprise environments since the mid-90s. I love my Macs because they just work. I spend very little time with "care and feeding" type of upkeep of any Mac.

oh yeah... throw in the external 24" LED Cinema display ... it's the best display for the money out there at may a grand less than what you'd spend on an equivalent from LaCie or NEC.

baddog · 01-19-2009, 12:08 PM

I got a Dell Latitude D630 with a solid state drive. The only way you can run cooler and quieter is to leave it turned off.

Sid70 · 01-19-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

I got a Dell Latitude D630 with a solid state drive. The only way you can run cooler and quieter is to leave it turned off.

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.

baddog · 01-19-2009, 12:24 PM

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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, 12:27 PM

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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, 12:30 PM

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, 12:31 PM

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

pornguy · 01-19-2009, 12:36 PM

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

dready · 01-19-2009, 12:36 PM

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

sue · 01-19-2009, 01:05 PM

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, 01:07 PM

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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, 02:13 PM

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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, 02:27 PM

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

Doctor Dre · 01-19-2009, 02:31 PM

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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, 03:50 PM

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

uno · 01-19-2009, 03:53 PM

Dell makes some pretty quiet laptops.

natas · 01-19-2009, 04:14 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, 04:15 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

Sid70 · 01-19-2009, 06:57 PM

cool beans

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Sid70 Downshifter Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Road trip Posts: 16,413	Wanted: The Most Silent Laptop I need 17" 1600 ish resolution laptop and i need it to work on the go ( graphic design mostly ), what is important to me its silence, i hate helicopters ya know, what would you recommend to get? Core 2 Duo, 3GB Ram, 200 ish GB hdd, nvidia 7600+ and FUCKING SILENT cooler please. i am considering dell, hp or acer. __________________ Русня, идите нахуй! Last edited by Sid70; 01-19-2009 at 09:08 AM..

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TerryM Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 243	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/

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natas Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: : unknown Posts: 3,375	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

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WinstonTriplexcash Confirmed User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,192	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

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