Hi ppl :) Noticeable whine (with case NOT closed, about 5 meter away): audible , at that range i'm sure i still hear it .. one meter more and i have to guess. Noticeable whine (with ear next to harddrive): ouch :shock: Model Number: SP1614N Supplier: ditech.at Month of purchase: 2004/03 Motor: JVC 3...

I have the 160GB SP1614N Samsung drive and it runs great. I can't hear any spin noise from it no matter how close I get. This is in strong constrast to my former hdd (WD 120GB SE). That thing whines so loud, no one even wants to take it from me for free!! Access noise is a little audible, but quiet...