Noiseless netbook for computer based music

[admin_exported]

I recently purchased an HRT Music Streamer II. Using my Compaq laptop to play music on my HI Fi, I have noticed a lot of background noise is created by the computer ( fan / hard disc rotation) Someone told me the new Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook was almost completely noiseless in this respect. Can anyone confirm this ? Has anybody else has similar noise problems?

 

[Messiah]

My netbook fan does make noise but is only really noticable up close.

If their netbooks are anything like their other laptops then it may be very quiet. I have an old Dell X300 and it is practically silent.

Or just play the music loud enough so that it is not an issue

 

[roger06]

Hmmmmmmmm...

http://www.apple.com/uk/macbookair/

 

[oldric_naubhoff]

if you're really only interested in a netbook then ignore my post. but there's company (I think british) called Tranquil PC and they make HTPCs and home media servers.

their ixL is a HTPC which is passively cooled throughout (so no fans) and has solid aluminum casing. good specs too. and not a price tag of an apple products...

http://www.tranquilpcshop.co.uk/tabid/107/Build+Your+Own/ixL++ixLS+-+Power+PCs/SKU/24-52/Default.aspx

 

[garyw77]

Have you considered a Mac Mini? Mine runs virtually silent and cool and takes up less space than a netbook!

 

[normdeplume]

Dell make netbooks with solid state drives.