I agree. Especially on laptop audio, it would be hard to hear a difference between a .WAV file and a higher bit-rate .MP3.

Consider battery life on your laptop. The newer laptops I've seen suggest that you not leave them powered up all the time. To lengthen battery life, it's better to run on battery and nearly discharge it then recharge.


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