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Does anyone have a MBP that does NOT have the whine issue?

I'm sure everyone has seen this thread http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=374397&tstart=0 about the 'whine' that appears to be prevelant on the new MacBook Pros. I've been on the fence of ordering one since they've been anounced and was ready to order one this morning until I saw this thread and others like it reporting problems. I'm very sensitive to most electronic hums or 'whines' and fear that if my MacBook has this problem I won't be able to use it at all. I know that only people that have problems normally post on these forums but I'm curious as to how many people have either bought one and had no issues at all with it, or had one with the 'whine' that has since been repaired. Thanks to anyone that responds.

Posted on Mar 5, 2006 2:15 PM

89 replies

Mar 14, 2006 12:03 AM in response to ibnabouna

No whine here and I have tried to make it whine too.

Chik

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Mar 14, 2006 4:15 AM in response to jrshrader

Mine no whine.

steve_hy

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145 points

Mar 14, 2006 5:18 AM in response to jrshrader

No whine. The best portable that I have owned.

Mar 14, 2006 2:43 PM in response to steve_hy

Just received mine this morning. No whine that I can hear, and speakers sound fine too (for laptop speakers). There's a very, very small buzz when using battery power from the screen, but I can't hear it unless it's completely quiet...and to be honest it's the same buzz I hear in other pc laptops when they run on battery power.

I love this thing!

Mar 14, 2006 5:29 PM in response to jrshrader

My had the "whine"but i downloaded the mirror widget opened it closed it and now its gone.

iMac Intel, MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.3.7)

Stinz

Level 1

11 points

Mar 14, 2006 5:34 PM in response to Tacoboy

No Whine At all

Mar 14, 2006 5:40 PM in response to jrshrader

I've had mine for 3 days and it is quiet as a church mouse compared to my Dell laptop and Desktop.

I do have the problem of Airport disconnecting when idle but that's about the only bug I've noted so far.

Mar 14, 2006 6:11 PM in response to jrshrader

One week old MacBook Pro here, replacing my much beloved 12" PB, and the thing is nothing but sweet. Very quiet and very fast. The MBP's screen slays my 12" PB's.

Overall, I'm very happy with my new 'Book, even if I kinda miss the PowerBook name.

Art Sez

Level 2

219 points

Mar 14, 2006 6:53 PM in response to jrshrader

My "wimpers" when I install Windows apps but never whines. Very quiet.

SocalJB

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Mar 14, 2006 8:44 PM in response to Art Sez

Mine does not whine--- MBP 2GHz

Mar 14, 2006 9:56 PM in response to jrshrader

co-signing.... no whine! 🙂

cbd2

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105 points

Mar 14, 2006 10:46 PM in response to jrshrader

Yes. That is my MBP does no whine. Nor squeal. When the fan kicks in it sounds like a gentle breeze compared to my PowerBook and the heat output from my MBP compared to my PB is negligible.

As I feel I must complain about something, however, I am disappointed that the included remote will not tuck away nicely in the ExpressCard/34 slot.

jbone66

Level 1

5 points

Mar 14, 2006 11:50 PM in response to jrshrader

My stock MBP 2.0Ghz is five days old and no whine. So far so good with everything...

Mar 15, 2006 2:17 AM in response to jrshrader

No whine and no MacBook Pro yet....

Mar 15, 2006 2:43 AM in response to jrshrader

no whine

Macbook Pro 2.0 Gigawatts Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Does anyone have a MBP that does NOT have the whine issue?