The end of the whiny MacBook Pro

A few people have had many issues with their MacBook Pro emitting strange, obnoxious sounds. They’ve also been billed as extremely hot. Daniel Jalkut has been chronicling his own experiences. To date, the sounds his laptop has emitted are:

• Whining when a core is idle
• Humming/hissing when the brightness isn’t full
• The “moo”

After sending it in and putting up with a frustrating customer service experience, a rep finally agreed to send a replacement. There have been rumors of a new logic board, and I’m inclined to believe them now. Dan’s new MBP is silent. It’s even cooler.

What does this do for you if you’re one of the afflicted? Not a lot. However, it does mean that you should persist. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.