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The 360 cools better if it lays on its side. If you stand it up one of the vents is blocked off. It seems less disc scratches occur on its side as well.
Also, after a month or so clean the vents to prevent blockage from all the dust bunnies. I do this regularly and my 360 still runs like the day I bought her.