The LDLC SPC-I is a simple, versatile laptop designed for everyday computing needs. It's ideal for office work, telecommuting, Internet and multimedia entertainment. It will suit students, families and professionals looking for an efficient, reliable machine. It features a powerful 11th-generation Intel Core i3 processor, 8 GB DDR4, an NVMe SSD and a Full HD IPS display. This laptop comes without an operating system and is compatible with GNU/Linux and Windows 11.
The essentials at an affordable price
The LDLC SPC-I is everything you need for everyday computing. A powerful processor, plenty of RAM and an ultra-fast SSD for running your programs. All in a sleek, sober chassis with a 15.6" Full HD IPS screen. Whether you're a student, a professional or an experienced user looking for a simple, efficient machine, the LDLC SPC-I laptop is a wise choice at a very affordable price.
Mobility made easy
The LDLC SPC-I laptop is designed to be easily taken anywhere. It has all the connectivity you need, a sturdy chassis and a screen size that won't slow you down when you're on the move. What's more, its Full HD resolution, matte IPS panel and large display surface make viewing documents and content extremely comfortable.
This laptop is supplied without an operating system, giving you the option of installing a compatible operating system (either already installed or purchased separately). It is compatible with GNU/Linux and Windows 11.
I'm used to LDLC laptops for my family and friends (and mine, a 2014 Saturne that still works very well), and the SPC I3 without OS is no surprise: everything is fine on it.
Installed and set up Linux Mint 22 in record time. Bought for a 76-year-old friend whose ASUS running win 7 had given up the ghost. And who, having already tried it, didn't want Win 10 or 11, which are frankly a pain and intrusive. Hence Mint, which is complete, user-friendly and easy.
I also liked the possibility of putting in a second disk (M2), just in case.
The fact remains that the 8GB of memory is not expandable, which is a real shame (for myself, it's a real disadvantage...).
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by Rémy R
Posted on 5 Sep 2024
Bought on 7 Aug 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 6Average rating: 9
Excellent product
Laptop with excellent performance/price ratio (we'll talk about quality in ~5 years!).
Perfect for my mobile home use. But I'm still loyal to my old desktop PC.
Sold without an OS, it arrived equipped with Linux Mint, which I had planned to install.
This OS, which also runs my desktop PC, is at least as user-friendly as Windows, without making Bill Gate's head swell. The LibreOffice office suite (also free software) is the rival, and getting to grips with it doesn't confuse those used to Office Office from the other side of the Atlantic.
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by FrançoisR
Posted on 28 Aug 2024
Bought on 24 Aug 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Perfect for the price
There's nothing to complain about, the quality is quite honest considering the price, and is superior to a refurbished PC at the same price (but I didn't buy a Windows licence at the standard price ;)...).
The only minor drawbacks :
- the screen leaks light slightly (but it's only noticeable when it's black)
- the power cord (plug built into the brick) is decidedly too short and requires an extension lead
- I haven't yet managed to get the sound to work under Windows 10 Pro (but it works under Linux, so not a hardware problem)
- a small, easily accessible user manual wouldn't go amiss, if only to know which key to press to access the Bios ;)!
Otherwise, very happy.
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by Personne ayant une ?
Posted on 28 Aug 2024
Bought on 29 Jul 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Noooooice ????
Perfect PC for office use! ??????
Good value for money ??????
Eeeet the design is noice ??????
Highly recommend!
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by Jean-Luc M
Posted on 10 Aug 2024
Bought on 12 Jul 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 8
Overall very satisfied, but with a few reservations
(notation 4 *, because no half * possible - my mark out of 10: 9)
The drawbacks :
- power charger: big, a bit heavy, and built into the mains plug - hence the difficulty in plugging it into a power strip, and for a wall socket, it's preferable to support it physically to avoid tiring the said wall socket (unbalanced); also, the cable is a bit short (1.5 m)
- and above all: the mains socket doesn't have an earth plug... (so, in the countryside and in stormy weather, you have to use the battery)
- one of the type A usb sockets is 'snaggy': you really have to force yourself to remove the plug from the removable peripheral
- touchpad: the boundary between touch and click zones is not (visually) explicit and you have to 'aim right' to click
- the VerrNum key (F12 in this case) is not 'autonomous': it requires the Fn key at the other end of the keyboard to be pressed at the same time (a major ergonomic error), which makes it impossible to use (for example) the 'PageUp' and 'PageDown' keys in active numeric mode (possible solution: still use the 3 or 9 keys on the keypad, but with the 'Shift' key held down, then release 'Shift' and refine with the cursor keys)
it would have been smarter (it seems to me) to put 'Suppress' in F12 and VerrNum in its place
- the speakers are of mediocre quality (they sound like pots and pans, which detracts from the overall homogeneity of the computer).
Other, secondary complaints (for my own, fairly standard, use):
- modest battery capacity
- SSD smaller than my needs (700 GB of data), but given the price (and the good value for money), I'm not going to be picky
- computer ordered bare but delivered with Mint pre-installed (see a few other similar customer reviews...) - not a problem (I'm reinstalling another Linux OS), but I would point out that the predefined partitioning is strange and rudimentary: no swap, no /home.
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by Yanck
Posted on 10 Aug 2024
Bought on 16 Nov 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 8
WYSIWYG
You get what you pay for, no surprise there.
At this price, you can't expect top-of-the-range, it's plastic, but the advantage is that it's 'risk-free' equipment. If something goes wrong, the investment wasn't too great.
I mainly use it on the move for remote control and it does the job perfectly.
Plus points:
* Linux installation without any problems, everything works (Slackware in my case).
* The screen is of very good quality
* Average battery life is still decent (for now anyway)
* Very comprehensive connectivity
Minuses :
* The sound is forgettable (or else with headphones).
* The keyboard is rather temperamental and looks really cheap.
I gave it 4/5 because I would have liked a 16GB option.
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by dylan J
Posted on 30 Jul 2024
Bought on 28 Jul 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 9
Impeccable
For 330€ it's not bad at all, it even has an nvme hard drive, so I can play games that don't require a lot of power, like left of the dead, which is good value for money. Thanks
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by VeroniqueS
Posted on 18 Jun 2024
Bought on 18 May 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 8
Not disappointed with my order
Fast and careful delivery. Not at all disappointed in my choice, I highly recommend.....................
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by Grego
Posted on 12 Jun 2024
Bought on 15 May 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 1Average rating: 10
Very good
Bought raw, I installed Linux Mint.
for my son to play Minecraft and World of Warcraft.
Admittedly with graphics at a minimum, or almost, but it runs really well!
The casing of the computer itself looks a bit cheap, it's a bit flexible (even the screen), but after several weeks of use, there's nothing to complain about!
It doesn't heat up excessively, and the ventilation isn't excessively noisy either.
nb: if I'm ever disappointed, I'll come back and edit my review.
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by JeanLucB
Posted on 27 May 2024
Bought on 28 Apr 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 10
reception corresponds to the request
The product is exactly what I wanted. I had some questions about the extra disk, and the after-sales service met my expectations perfectly and quickly.
The keyboard was a bit confusing at first, but I'm getting used to it.
