> If someone had a silent computer to code on in there, could they crank out code for a couple of hours without nuisance, or would something bother them? If the latter, then what exactly would bother them?

First of all, I'm seriously disappointed I can't test this because no computer is quiet enough. Second of all, I can't stand working in sound-proofed rooms. I much prefer working in an environment with (non-distracting) ambient sounds.