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Laptop as Music Server - Wear?

Interested in user's thoughts or opinions on the degree of wear that using a Laptop as a music server that is on (but not necessarily is use) 24/7. Perhaps my biggest concern is the issue of mechanical wear as well as physical due to heat. For the sake of discussion, assume a USB or FW external HDD holding the files.

I'm considering this for a Squeezebox based system. Install Squeezecenter on the laptop with file access, hard network cable to main system (it exists in my residence) then wireless to Squeezebox/PS Audio DL III.

thanks
terra3

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terra3 OP
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This Fit PC2 . . . worthy of a look. At one point I was considering an MSI Wind dual core Atom PC (not the laptop version). This Fit PC2 smaller yet . . . sheesh!

It's just I had the laptop sitting quite a bit of time when it wasn't being used for recording my keyboard work. That and a bit of use as a basic PC for relaxing outdoor work. Else, it sits unused.

But the size & economy of these smaller units is something to consider. thanks
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