skipfactor - 9:14 pm on Oct 23, 2004 (gmt 0)

As far as manuf. PCs, the Dell OptiPlex SX270 is the quietest I've come across. Same deal as a notebook though--everything's soldered on to the MB so no upgrading.

I use them as wireless workstations in areas around the house where the wife would usually complain about the noise and loss of space. They also travel well if there's a monitor at your destination.

Curious to see what you dig up on the case. I haven't found any that get specific enough with zapping sound pollution to make a purchase.