The ‘Daylight Computer’ Is The Dumb Phone Of Larger-Screen Devices
Image via Daylight Computer Company
The Kindle walked so the Daylight Computer could run. Billed as the world’s first “blue-light-free” computer, the Daylight Computer DC-1 flattens out the bells and whistles to inspire deep thought and well-being.
Screen fatigue isn’t just exclusive to smartphones. In fact, one would argue that the bigger the real estate, the bigger the strain. Priced at US$729, this dumbphone of tablets focuses on a healthier user experience. Its calling card is its 10.5-inch ‘LivePaper’ display, which—unlike traditional tablets that rely on backlights—is easy on the eyes, reducing blue light emission and mimicking the comfortable reading experience of physical books.
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Not quite like e-readers, the LivePaper display boasts a 60Hz refresh rate, eliminating the lag and ghosting often associated with E-Ink technology. LivePaper is “super-fast,” says the company—“like E-Ink, but better.”
Video screenshot via Daylight Computer Company
It features mid-range specifications, including a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of expandable storage. These components should handle everyday tasks, reading, and note-taking with ease. The device comes with a Wacom EMR pen, providing a tactile, paper-like feel for writing and drawing on the screen.
The display is also viewable in direct sunlight and features a pure amber backlight so you can look at it effortlessly in low-light conditions.
Video screenshot via Daylight Computer Company
Running on SolOS, a custom version of Android 13, the DC-1 is designed to minimize distractions. This operating system supports a range of Android apps while promoting focus with its minimalist interface. Notifications are turned off by default, aligning with Daylight’s goal to foster a more mindful interaction with technology. The tablet also includes a custom PDF reader for seamless document reading and annotation.
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Daylight’s founder, Anjan Katta, emphasizes that the company aspires to design devices that help users “reconnect with the natural world” and their inner thoughts.
Introducing the Daylight Computer
— daylight (@daylightco) May 23, 2024
It does less…
So you can be more ðŸƒ
Order now: https://t.co/MWYzSM4534 pic.twitter.com/NyRy4rKEwX
With its health-focused design, the Daylight DC-1 offers a refreshingly balanced and thoughtful alternative in the crowded tablet market. You can order it here.
Daylight (@daylightco) looks lovely, and very human — and everything around it from the video to the website is exceptionally well designed. I love it. pic.twitter.com/ZxxMa8AuK2
— Sebastiaan de With (@sdw) May 23, 2024
Image via Daylight Computer Company
[via ZDNET, Liliputing, BGR, VentureBeat, images via Daylight Computer Company]
