In the San Francisco offices of Daylight Computer, there is a large piece of paper with a list written in purple ink detailing the various devices the company hopes to create. The list includes plans for a phone, a laptop, and different types of tablets. Daylight aims to produce devices with screens that are easy on the eyes and work well outdoors. Alongside this list is another piece of paper outlining reasons why Daylight might fail.
CEO Anjan Katta envisions Daylight as more of a lifestyle brand than simply a gadget maker. The company’s first product, the DC-1 tablet, is set to launch soon. Despite some hardware imperfections and unfinished software, the DC-1 features a unique “Live Paper” display that aims to improve on traditional E Ink technology.
Live Paper is an adaptation of reflective LCD display technology that is designed to be comfortable to use in bright light, consume less power, and be thinner and lighter than traditional LCD screens. While Live Paper isn’t perfect, it offers a balance between the responsiveness of a tablet screen and the ease on the eyes of E Ink.
The DC-1’s display allows for customizable brightness and temperature settings, making it suitable for reading at night without disrupting sleep patterns. While not without its flaws, the Live Paper display on the DC-1 offers a unique and comfortable reading experience that sets it apart from traditional tablets and e-readers.