Is there a fix for the whining MacBook issue?

So, has there been a good and final solution from Apple to the whining MacBook problem? I just received my brothers MacBook as he upgraded to the MBP. It is still under Apple Care so if there is a good solution I would like to send it in to get fixed.
I had never heard of this issue but as soon as I started using it when I got it I heard the whine and couldn't stand it. I did a little research online and most posts I've seen about it are fairly old. I did download QuietMBP which works, though it uses about 8% of the CPU capability which I'm sure drags down my battery life. It does work though, with it running the MB is quiet as my old Ibook was so at least I can happily use it. It just seems like a backwards sort of fix though.

I have the same problem and am trying to find a solution. I have an intel iMac Alum 20" 2.0ghz, 2gigs Ram, Radeon 2400XT, 250 Gig HD. The noise started after about three days of ownership. I have this for almost two weeks now. I cant find any solutions and have talked to Apple over the phone they suggested taking it to an Apple store and let them take a look at it, but I live an hour away from the nearest store, so this is a pain. But yes, the whining is annoying and loud at times. It whines for like 1-2 seconds going from a low pitch to a high pitch in those 2 seconds. It then stops and comes back maybe 20 seconds later. So thats been happening for about a weeek now.
Then all of a sudden early this morning (4AM), while the computer was in sleep mode, I was awakened by that same high pitched sound, but it wouldnt stop, I had to get up and turn the computer off. I would definatley love to get some answers and have this fixed. I've read many posts now with people having similar experiences.
So now this ShhMBP thingy, I wonder if this will work with an iMac. Just want this fixed. Thanks

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