LDLC SPC-N SPC-N-8-240-N

Very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the PC, especially considering the price.

I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the PC, especially considering the price.
I bought the cheapest version, without OS. All I had to do was install Windows 11 using a bootable key, and the drivers installed themselves with Windows Update (the keyboard, mouse and wifi card were already recognised as soon as Windows 11 was installed).
*DOM-TOM delivery with Colissimo
Nothing to say, as usual, on time and in perfect condition.
*Screen
The 15-inch screen delivers a crisp, comfortable image that doesn't strain the eyes.
*Battery
Battery life of at least 4-5 hours. That's enough for me.
*Keyboard & trackpad
The size of the keys makes it easy to write without stepping on your fingers :)
A thumbs-up too for the numeric keypad on the right-hand side.
Classic trackpad that does its job very well
*Power - fluidity - multimedia
The SSD and 8GB of RAM do their job: the computer boots up in a matter of seconds, and applications open almost instantly.
Slowing occurs when you open several applications at the same time, but that's perfectly normal given the processor (less powerful than an i3). So I wouldn't recommend it for gaming. However, it's great for watching a good film in VLC Netflix or Amazon Prime Disney+ etc. The lack of a fan doesn't hinder anything, despite the heat of the islands here :)
*Camera
For those who say that the camera doesn't work: maybe like me you didn't notice that there's a physical shutter for the camera, on the top edge of the screen, close to the camera.

**CONCLUSION
Excellent value for money for office use (word excel powerpoint Firefox Chrome etc) and for watching a good film/series.
Incompatible for gaming

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9/10

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by Kevin G
Posted on 8 Dec 2024

Bought on 6 Jun 2024 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 7

Excellent value for money

Although its power leaves a lot to be desired:

- It never heats up
- It makes no noise
- It's lightweight
- It is 100% Linux compatible (tested on Gentoo)
- Excellent autonomy (over 5 hours on Linux)

If I don't give it 5/5, it's because despite its price, the processor is really dated and outdated. But it consumes very little energy. Also, the charger is frankly ridiculous - it's far too short!

In short, for less than 200€, it makes coffee. Even on Gentoo, where I still compile most of the software I use, installing a large package like Firefox will certainly take a few hours (or a whole night) but nothing serious. On other Linux (not tested), it should be much less of a problem.

Note that I asked for the version WITHOUT OS, but I received it on a dated version of Linux Mint. Nothing to worry about and I didn't even have to pay the extra 10€.

I'd recommend it for people on a budget who want a decent PC for office use and a bit of multimedia, but certainly not for games - it's not even worth a try.

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by CamilleS
Posted on 2 Dec 2024

Bought on 20 Oct 2024 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

Nickel

I was looking for a minimal configuration, and this is just what I needed.
The only negative point is the pad, which is really catastrophic, but let's just say it does the minimum.

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by Meawchill
Posted on 18 Nov 2024

Bought on 1 Jan 2024 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 9

PC doing the job

For office use, it's a PC that does its job extremely well, nothing to complain about. What's more, it's not heavy!

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by Luc F
Posted on 24 Oct 2024

Bought on 25 Sep 2024 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 10

Impeccable PC

For Internet browsing and a bit of office automation. Cheap PC that works very well.
Would recommend it.

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by coudu
Posted on 22 Oct 2024

Bought on 23 Sep 2024 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

A good entry-level PC

For basic Internet and light office use, it's perfect. Coupled with a lightweight OS such as Linux or ChromeOS Flex, it runs perfectly even if it's still capable of running Win11.
The chassis is pretty good quality for the price.
In short, if you know why you're buying it and what you're going to do with it, it's great!

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by Julien
Posted on 18 Oct 2024

Bought on 15 Oct 2024 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 10 Average rating: 10

Surprising for the price

Very interesting product for the price. The small processor coupled with the SSD keeps the computer running smoothly. Installed under Linux, everything runs smoothly for office and multimedia use. LDLC is a trustworthy company as always, very fast shipping, I recommend.

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by YohanE
Posted on 13 Oct 2024

Bought on 8 Sep 2024 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

LDLC laptop

Product received on time and everything as expected.
Bought for my 11 year old as his first computer.
Fast and responsive, that's all I asked for.
Very happy with my choice

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by MarcelP
Posted on 11 Oct 2024

Bought on 2 Sep 2024 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 8

Very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the PC, especially considering the price.

I was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the PC, especially considering the price.
I bought the cheapest version, without OS. All I had to do was install Windows 11 using a bootable key, and the drivers installed themselves with Windows Update (the keyboard, mouse and wifi card were already recognised as soon as Windows 11 was installed).
*DOM-TOM delivery with Colissimo
Nothing to say, as usual, on time and in perfect condition.
*Screen
The 15-inch screen delivers a crisp, comfortable image that doesn't strain the eyes.
*Battery
Battery life of at least 4-5 hours. That's enough for me.
*Keyboard & trackpad
The size of the keys makes it easy to write without stepping on your fingers :)
A thumbs-up too for the numeric keypad on the right-hand side.
Classic trackpad that does its job very well
*Power - fluidity - multimedia
The SSD and 8GB of RAM do their job: the computer boots up in a matter of seconds, and applications open almost instantly.
Slowing occurs when you open several applications at the same time, but that's perfectly normal given the processor (less powerful than an i3). So I wouldn't recommend it for gaming. However, it's great for watching a good film in VLC Netflix or Amazon Prime Disney+ etc. The lack of a fan doesn't hinder anything, despite the heat of the islands here :)
*Camera
For those who say that the camera doesn't work: maybe like me you didn't notice that there's a physical shutter for the camera, on the top edge of the screen, close to the camera.

**CONCLUSION
Excellent value for money for office use (word excel powerpoint Firefox Chrome etc) and for watching a good film/series.
Incompatible for gaming

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by Henri H
Posted on 7 Oct 2024

Bought on 28 Sep 2024 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 11 Average rating: 7

A good deal

Received on Reunion Island fairly quickly, it turns out that this little laptop does the job well.
Zorin OS was installed without a hitch, and everything was well recognised and functional.
The look is nice and appealed to many.
There are two drawbacks though:
-the blue colour of the FN functions on the grey background of the keys isn't sufficiently nuanced, so it's hard to tell them apart
-the LEDs for power on, PavNum and the Shift key are really, really small.
But for the price, we want more!
Thanks LDLC.

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by Jean-Louis-75
Posted on 6 Oct 2024

Bought on 30 Sep 2024 from LDLC

Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

Excellent laptop for Ubuntu

Excellent laptop for Ubuntu.

To install Ubuntu, go to the BIOS (UEFI) and perform two operations:
- security" tab: disable secure boot
- boot" tab: disable SSD boot and put "other" first.
This way, after rebooting, it recognises the USB key containing the Ubuntu ISO (created with "USB creator") and installs Ubuntu 24.04 LTS without a hitch. Well done LDLC!
Thanks to LDLC support for informing me about this.

The track pad and wi-fi are well recognised from the start, no worries.
I'd therefore recommend buying this laptop if you want to use Ubuntu for office work or free software.

Best regards Jean-Louis

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General information	Product name	LDLC SPC-N SPC-N-8-240-N
General information	Brand	LDLC
Operating system	Operating system	Without OS
	OS family	Without OS
	Operating system provided	No
Processor and chipset	Processor brand	Intel
	Processor	Intel Pentium
	Platform (processor)	Intel Gemini Lake
	CPU frequency	1.1 GHz
	Number of cores	4
Memory	Memory size	8 GB
	Number of modules	1
	Memory type	DDR4
	Memory Frequency(ies)	DDR4 2133 MHz
	Max memory size	8 GB
Graphics	GPU series	Intel UHD
	Graphics chipset	Intel UHD Graphics 605
	Max-Q (GPU design)	No
	NVIDIA Studio	No
Display	Touch screen	No
	Panel type	IPS display
	Screen type	LED
	Screen size	15.6 inches
	Max resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
	Screen format	16:9
	Widescreen	Yes
	Matte/anti-glare panel	Yes
	Glossy panel	No
	NVIDIA G-SYNC	No
	VR Ready (virtual reality)	No
	Refresh rate	60 Hz
Storage	Hard drive(s) configuration	SSD 240GB
	Hard drive	SSD 240GB
	Secondary hard drive	Without secondary hard drive
	Hard drive type	SSD (Solid State Drive)
	Hard drive interface	M.2 - SATA 6Gb/s
	Number of discs	1
	Max number of discs	2
	Free hard drive slot(s)	1 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)
	Optical drive	None
	Card reader	micro SD
		micro SDHC
		micro SDXC
Communication	Wireless network standard(s)	Wi-Fi AC
	Intel vPro technology	No
	Wireless	Yes
Multimedia	Webcam	Yes
Multimedia	Speaker type	Integrated
Equipment	Type of activities	Multimedia
		Internet
		Office
	Intel Evo	No
	Keyboard standard	AZERTY
	Location	French
	Backlit keyboard	No
	RGB keyboard	No
	Numeric keypad	Yes
	Biometric reader	No
	Office provided	No
Connectivity	Connector(s) available	1 X HDMI Female
		2 X USB 3.0
		1 X USB 2.0 Type C Female
		1 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
Physical characteristics	Color	Anthracite
	Depth	245 mm
	Width	371.4 mm
	Thickness	18.5 mm
	Weight	1.6 kg
	Range	LDLC SPC
	Ultrabook	No
	Hybrid / Convertible	No
	Repairability index (out of 10)	6.7
Power supply	Battery capacity	5000 mAh
	Removable battery	No
	USB-C mains charger	No
Warranties	Commercial warranty	Seller 3 years
Warranties	Legal warranty	See terms & conditions

Intel Pentium Silver N5030 8 GB SSD 240 GB 15.6" LED Full HD Wi-Fi AC Webcam (without Windows)

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