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Pawlly Phonic
Flightless Bird
1st thanks to those who helped so much with my previous project re
laptops with VERY RELIABLE power jacks. This one needs that too but
there are other needs as well. I know there are many threads like
this, but they can't help but come up repeatedly as what's available
out there keeps changing. Thank goodness there are those generous
with their wisdom.
Now, the main thing is it must be near silent. It is to be used in a
studio environment. I realize this is not just a matter of the
computer model. The fan makes the noise (though perhaps you know who
makes quieter fans) and the fan runs higher the hotter the thing gets
so strategies for keeping it cool are also a consideration.
Unfortunately most extra-computer ones just involve more fans.
Knowing any features (or lack of them) that are a clue to noise (or
lack of it) might help. It may actually be used on someone's lap some
of the time, which isn't going to help. (Though I suppose flesh might
muffle the noise somewhat until the heat produces a scream.)
Otherwise it needs to be fairly powerful- I'm thinking i5, at LEAST
4GM mem and the preference is for small. No more than 14.x" and 11"
would be better. b, g, n of course. Great video not necessary.
Optical drive not necessary though if size needs to go up to 13-14 it
might as well have one.
Another consideration though a lesser one would be available warranty
plans. 4 or 5 years instead of the usual 3 would be a plus.
$2,000 max including warranty. Negotiable.
But above all, as silent as possible.
Ideas much appreciated.
Thanks again,
Paula
laptops with VERY RELIABLE power jacks. This one needs that too but
there are other needs as well. I know there are many threads like
this, but they can't help but come up repeatedly as what's available
out there keeps changing. Thank goodness there are those generous
with their wisdom.
Now, the main thing is it must be near silent. It is to be used in a
studio environment. I realize this is not just a matter of the
computer model. The fan makes the noise (though perhaps you know who
makes quieter fans) and the fan runs higher the hotter the thing gets
so strategies for keeping it cool are also a consideration.
Unfortunately most extra-computer ones just involve more fans.
Knowing any features (or lack of them) that are a clue to noise (or
lack of it) might help. It may actually be used on someone's lap some
of the time, which isn't going to help. (Though I suppose flesh might
muffle the noise somewhat until the heat produces a scream.)
Otherwise it needs to be fairly powerful- I'm thinking i5, at LEAST
4GM mem and the preference is for small. No more than 14.x" and 11"
would be better. b, g, n of course. Great video not necessary.
Optical drive not necessary though if size needs to go up to 13-14 it
might as well have one.
Another consideration though a lesser one would be available warranty
plans. 4 or 5 years instead of the usual 3 would be a plus.
$2,000 max including warranty. Negotiable.
But above all, as silent as possible.
Ideas much appreciated.
Thanks again,
Paula