Apple Silicon M1 MacBook Pro 13" as Jellyfin Server - Good Deal?

[DeadRbbt]

Hey everyone,

I'm considering using a MacBook Pro 13" (8GB RAM, 256GB storage) as a Jellyfin server. I can get one with a broken screen for about 340€. It would also double as a basic media storage server. I'm planning to extend it with external storage.

Some questions:

1. Is this a good setup for a Jellyfin server?
   
2. I found a guide suggesting it would cost about $180 extra for the server setup (without drives). Does this sound right? https://www.michaelstinkerings.org/mac-m...-home-nas/
   
3. Is this a good deal overall?
   
4. If not, what are some comparable server specs I should be looking at, and what do they typically cost?
   

I'd appreciate any insights or alternatives you can suggest. Thanks!