The only possible gain which is unsubstantiated is that it increases reliability and durability of the electronics. This is not conjecture, it is a known, proven, scientific fact. What is in question is whether or not it makes a difference or not during the product life cycle of the machine. It may help but it may be unnecessary. It is a form of preventive maintenance, like changing the oil in your car.
I'm not telling anyone to not power-cycle their electronics. I'm just stating my practices. I have multiple computers in my garage that have been running for many years, in fact one is probably very close to 8 years. The only maintenance I've done is to periodically check and clean the cooling fans and ducting.
Silicon chips are much happier staying in one state, on or off but not switching continuously between those states.
I'm not telling anyone to not power-cycle their electronics. I'm just stating my practices. I have multiple computers in my garage that have been running for many years, in fact one is probably very close to 8 years. The only maintenance I've done is to periodically check and clean the cooling fans and ducting.
Silicon chips are much happier staying in one state, on or off but not switching continuously between those states.
Sure thing, your electricity bill might be reasonable, but what possible gain is there?
I don't wanna be the guy who tells you what to with your belongings, but I just cannot see the reasoning. It has a power button for a reason.
It just doesn't sit well with me that power most likely produced by the burning of coal and other crap is being completely wasted.