Circulating Laptops

The Soundbox in the Music Library has five MacBook Pros that are prioritized for use of students enrolled in UNT’s Commercial Music courses. During specific periods of the semester, these laptops will be used exclusively by students in particular classes; at other times in the semester and between semesters, they might be available for checkout by other students. Check with staff in the Soundbox about current availability for general checkout.

Included Software

• Izotope Music Production Suite
• Ableton Live Suite
• Autotune
• Melodyne
• Vocalign
• Komplete 14 Ultimate Bundle
• Pro Tools
• Logic Pro

Software is loaded onto an iLok USB key to allow for licensing of programs for multiple users. This device will be checked out to the user when the laptop is checked out and must be returned with the laptop.

Configuration

• Apple M2 Pro with 12‑core CPU, 19‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine
• 16GB unified memory
• 1TB SSD storage
• 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display²
• Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port

Circulation Policies

Laptops are your responsibility when checked out to you. You must understand that financial responsibility, as well as physical responsibility is transferred to you, and you will be held financially responsible if equipment is damaged or misplaced while checked out to you. 

Circulation Period

• Available to: UNT students in the Commercial Music program
• Loan Periods: two weeks
• Renewals allowed: no
• Allowed: 1 laptop, 1 charger, 1 iLok key
• Fine rates: $5.00 per hour for laptops, $100 max overdue fine for returned in same condition as check out.
• Replacement costs: $2,699 for laptop; $500 for iLok key
• Failure to return laptop, charger, or iLok key could result in suspension of future borrowing privileges.

Laptop Checkout Locations

Soundbox laptops are available for checkout on the 4th floor of Willis. During Soundbox hours, you may check out laptops in Room 422 and receive additional assistance.

Additional Guidelines and Reminders

• Do not sync your iPod or other MP3 players with iTunes. You might lose information as the laptops are set to erase. 
• The Libraries and the Soundbox are not responsible for the loss of or damage to a user’s file during the loan period.
• The Libraries and the Soundbox are not responsible for any computer viruses that may be transferred to, or from, a user’s storage device.
• The Libraries, the Soundbox, or UNT cannot be held responsible for any information (credit card numbers, social security numbers, etc.) that is compromised through the wireless network.
• The laptop is your responsibility while it is checked out to you. Never leave the laptop unattended.

Saving Your Work

• Do not save any files to the laptops hard drive without backing them up elsewhere. They will be erased when the laptop is turned off.
• Files can be saved to a personal storage device or your UNT Student Storage Space on OneDrive.
• Once the computer is shut down, any files saved on the hard drive will be erased.

Technical Assistance

• If you experience problems with your borrowed laptop, please return it to the Soundbox. You will be given another laptop, if available.
• Technical Support questions may be directed to the Libraries’ Help Desk, or (940) 565-3024. The Help Desk is staffed 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Software Application questions should be directed to the Soundbox.

Security Warnings/Information

• Laptop borrowers are expected to have read the most current version of the UNT Information Security handbook. The Information Security handbook contains UNT computing guidelines and policy for UNT faculty, staff and students. This document is available for review and print and is required reading for anyone using UNT computing resources. Departments that work with financial, medical, academic, or any other sensitive information are required to read the security handbook and become familiar with the policies and guidelines listed within as a continued effort by The University of North Texas to prevent FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA, DMCA, and Federal Copyright Law violations.
• Laptop borrowers are expected to refrain from deleting, modifying, or otherwise altering any hardware or software including display and desktop settings. Personal software or files should not be saved or installed to the laptops hard drive.
• All users are expected to use the Libraries’ wireless access in a legal and responsible manner, consistent with the educational and informational purposes for which it is provided.
• The UNT wireless network should be treated as an insecure network. There can be un-trusted parties between you and anyone with who you communicate, and any information being transmitted can potentially be intercepted by other wireless users. Cautious and informed wireless users choose not to transmit personal information (credit card numbers, social security numbers, passwords or any other sensitive information) while using any wireless connection. Please take appropriate precautions when using the wireless connection.