I'm not reading this as a desire for noise literally, but more for _control_ and ownership of a computer in a tangible form that is rewarding to the owner. Thi

I'm not reading this as a desire for noise literally, but more for _control_ and ownership of a computer in a tangible form that is rewarding to the owner. This already exists in the realm of enthusiasts, and going 'wild' for components and qualities. The problem might be that you are limiting yourself to a set of brands and criteria that don't necessarily translate into computing today. You won't get this from ultrabooks, and not from the mentioned Apple devices, which do not aim to put you in control but more of a device that they 'allow' you to use. This can be achieved by building your own desktop computer. Install a Linux distro on it, explore them if you're unsure, and then continue tinkering. Nowadays you have increased control over your water coolers, GPUs and even lights and additional screens if you want to go that far, so that you can actually build your own 'noise' the way you want. That is the equivalent of the enthusiast arena; and just like other realms like cars and watches, it takes a little work to get there, after which you reap the rewards and endorphin hits.