Daylight DC1 Tablet Computer

Fastest Android E-Ink Tablet with 60 Hz

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Fastest Android E-Ink Tablet with 60 Hz

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Daylight DC1 Tablet offers an innovative Live Paper display that combines the advantages of E-Ink with a faster refresh rate. With Android support, backlight and customisable user interface. Visit daylightcomputer.com for more information.

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Discover Daylight, an Android tablet with a display called "Live Paper", which is similar to the e-ink display but much faster. It is the first product from start-up Daylight Computer and features a new display technology, which aims to solve the problems with e-ink displays, such as the poor refresh rate, while still being readable outdoors without a backlight. The tablet has a backlight for evening and night use that emits "pure amber light" and is said to have no PWM (pulse width modulation) flickering seen on other displays. Unlike e-ink displays, the LivePaper display offers a refresh rate of 60Hz, which allows for smooth video playback.

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2yr ago

Raycast

$800 is a heavy lift for a device like this. I suppose if you value discipline over functionality or features, then maybe it makes sense?

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2yr ago

Bookmer

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@chrismessina Yes, I absolutely agree, it's not cheap. It is a niche product, not a mass product like iPads that are produced in very large quantities, so it gets much more expensive.

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2yr ago

Saw this on verge - Appreciate the fun approach to gadgets. Not sure it's super helpful for me personally, but good work creating a physical product - that's not an easy feat.

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2yr ago

Bookmer

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@tom_bruining It is not just the physical product, you also have to develop the software to manage/edit your notes or documents. As you can see, there is a lot more work behind 😏

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2yr ago

I enjoy the innovation DC1 Tablet brings. But it feels like 60hz ink screen would not provide strong benefits, that could be compared with the cons that it brings. Most of the users now enjoy reading on kindle devices, and they appreciate an ability to ready with one hand and have integration with Amazon Kindle natively. (Not third-party android app) And people who enjoy flexibility and Apple quality could take a tablet from $349. But yes, without revolutionary 60hz ink screen. Here are some cons that I found significantly important for myself: Weight: 550 grams, 70 grams more than apple tablets. It will not be possible to handle the tablet with one hand Sizes: I didn't find any dimensions, but it looks huge, like a children's cheap tablet. Price: $730 pre-sale. I'm very surprised, and I'm not going to try to spend this amount on a tablet, that could not cover all of my daily life actions. Lets's see how DC1 will do that.

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2yr ago

Bookmer

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@denisyuce E-book readers are another category of products that the DC1 is not :-) Devices like reMarkable or Supernote are more focused on writing notes. And to read/edit PDF documents, it works perfectly in a larger size. If you compare the selling price of alternative eink tablets, there is no significant difference.

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2yr ago

@sgroiga I would be really curious to know the real DC1 competitors then

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2yr ago

@sgroiga With all due respect: I found all the products mentioned above as different segments, based on the price, features, technologies, and people's needs. As a simple example: 1. PadMu – for musicians 2. Boox Ultra – For people who want to keep e-ink screen and also have large functionality. 3. ReMarkable – For people who do notes, writing, and having the tablet as a part of their job 4. PocketBook – for me, it's a competitor for Kindle. 5. Huawei MatePad – this product has OLED, so it's more for the general tablet audience. My point is that it's better to create a strong balance between market needs and price. The idea of making e-ink screen with 60hz refresh rate is wonderful! I would like to see more innovations in the stagnation segment of ink tablets. But at the same time, it's important to consider what other criteria are important in specific use cases of your device. PPI, Backlight, weight, screen and glass distance, response rate, refresh rate, product dimensions etc DC1 from my personal perspective is trying to cover multiple customer segments, not paying enough attention to the current customer's needs. It reminds me of the first touch screen mobile products (before Iphone). At the same time, DC1 is trying to support the position that e-ink tablets are more “healthier” for your eyes. Maybe, I hope that this combination of healthier screen and finally NOT disappointing E-INK refresh rate will find a match with the current market. Thank you!

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2yr ago

@sgroiga I found all of my previous comments useless, after I finally found out that DC1 is not E-ink screen. It means It has a backlight, and it means all the e-ink benefits are gone. It's much more useful to but an Ipad, turn the display to mono, and disable all notifications you might have. I'm more confused right now than before

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2yr ago

This looks very intriguing! However, deep focus and well-being are the reasons I stick to my 'traditional' e-reader (a Kobo Aura One). Its 300 PPI e-ink screen and minimal features ensure I'm not distracted. For those needing more than just a book reader, this device seems fantastic! 😊

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2yr ago

Opengeni

Your move reMarkable ♟️

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2yr ago

Bookmer

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@sentry_co This is what I thought. I have been waiting for a new version of reMarkable for so long and it has still not arrived. But in this case it looks like checkmate :-)

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2yr ago

Opengeni

@sgroiga reMarkable 3 is coming. They just moved into new fancy offices, and biz is booming. So it's on its way for sure. Im hoping for backlight and some chill AI copilot. 😸 I love tech like Daylight and Remarkable. Purposeful and minimal bloat.

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2yr ago

Bookmer

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@sentry_co reMarkable did not include backlighting because the goal was to have "the world's thinnest tablet", but I absolutely agree, backlighting is definitely a game changer! I love the idea of AI for example to improving a sketch

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2yr ago

Opengeni

@sgroiga Yeh. Sketching and writing. And reading out loud, like audio books. When your eyes needs a rest 😏... remarkable is 0.47cm and amazon scribe is 0.58cm. I think I would be fine adding 1.1 millimetre to get backlight.

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2yr ago

Great website, who designed it?

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2yr ago

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