Ron Gilbert (GrumpyGamer)I've gotten too used to the silent Mac Laptops. Struggling to find an equally silent laptop I can use for Linux (and buy in NZ). Why does Apple have to make awesome hardware and also be a horrible company. Distros that work on Mac hardware are too experimental right now, don't recommend them. I know all about them. You're wasting the limited amount of typing you have in this life.
tizilogic@grumpygamer If package forwarders are an option for you, there is Tuxedo Computers which make fine laptops. Bought my first one almost 1.5 years ago and unless I push it really hard, it remains silent.
They will even refund any VAT paid from them to the package forwarder.
It obviously is a hassle and far from ideal, just thought I'd share