We have gathered 5 ups and 5 downs.
Innovative LivePaper screen combining the best of E Ink and LCD technologies.
Reduction in blue light, promoting better sleep and reduced eye strain.
The DC1 runs SolOS, a custom Android-based OS designed to facilitate deep focus.
Higher refresh rate compared to traditional e-paper devices.
Includes a Wacom EMR passive stylus for note-taking.
Lower pixel density than traditional E Ink displays.
Higher cost compared to similar e-paper devices.
Claims about health benefits lack strong scientific backing.
Limited pre-order availability.
Reflective display not as power-efficient as E Ink.
The Daylight DC-1 promises a new kind of computer designed for deep focus and well-being.
The DC-1 is easy to explain and can be described as an ordinary tablet with an extraordinary display.
There is no GPS in the DC-1, and it also lacks 4G or 5G connectivity, which may be seen as a shortfall.
The tablet is fairly thick at 9.6 mm and heavy on a pinky at 1.2 lb, which may not be ideal for all users.
Adding symmetry to the bezel would increase the per-unit cost by approximately $100, making the already-expensive DC-1 even pricier.
The DC-1 is very expensive at $729, which is higher than three out of the four iPads that Apple offers and many Android tablets with comparable specs.
The 8,000 mAh power supply in the DC-1 allows it to run for up to five days, even with substantial indoor use.
The Wacom stylus on the DC-1 provides a paper-like feel with pleasant friction and no detectable latency.
Pre-production samples have inconsistent fit and finish
E-Paper displays like that of the Daylight DC-1 require almost no power to keep an image on the screen.
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