Daylight DC-1 Device

Daylight DC-1 Computer

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Daylight DC-1 Computer

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Daylight DC-1 tablet with its paper-like Live Paper display

Daylight DC-1: a calmer screen for reading, writing and deep focus

So much of modern life happens on bright, buzzing screens. The Daylight DC-1 is a refreshing alternative: a 10.5-inch tablet with a paper-like display that you can read in full sunlight, and that can be used with no backlight at all.

Daylight calls its display Live Paper™. It looks and feels like e-paper, but runs at 60 frames per second, so scrolling, zooming and even video are smooth [1]. It runs Android apps, including Kindle, Kobo and Libby, Google Docs and Notion, and you can write and draw on it with a Wacom EMR stylus [1].

"I love how it gives us a beautiful, flicker-free, and blue-light-free way to enjoy screen time. It feels so much gentler on the eyes, and I love knowing it’s a healthier choice for the kids too - perfect for reading, learning, and relaxing without worrying about overstimulation." - Georgie x

Why we love it

💗 It feels like paper. A matte, reflective screen that uses the light around you, so you can read outdoors without glare [2].

💗 A gentler light in the evening. When you need a backlight, it’s a warm amber that Daylight says contains no blue light [3].

💗 Flicker-free. The backlight uses DC dimming rather than PWM, which means it doesn’t flash on and off to dim [1][3].

💗 Focus, not feeds. Its black-and-white display makes it a calm place for reading, writing and study rather than endless scrolling.

Daylight DC-1 tablet

What the research says

There is good evidence that bright, light-emitting screens in the evening can affect sleep. In a Harvard sleep-lab study, adults who read on a light-emitting e-reader for several evenings before bed took longer to fall asleep, made less melatonin, had a later body clock and felt less alert the next morning than when they read a printed book [4].

The DC-1 can be used like paper, with its backlight off, or with a warm amber light. That’s why we love it for evening reading — a calmer glow that fits the kind of wind-down many of us want at night.

Daylight also says the DC-1 helps with eye strain [2]. That’s Daylight’s own claim. I’d still take regular breaks from close-up screen work, whatever device you use.

Who it’s perfect for

✅ You read, write or study for long stretches and want a calmer screen

✅ You love reading outdoors or in bright rooms

✅ You want a screen for the evening with warm light, or none at all

✅ You’re looking for a more mindful device for the whole family

Good to know

Display 10.5-inch Live Paper™, 1600 × 1200, 190 dpi, up to 60 fps [1]
Backlight Optional amber backlight with DC dimming (no PWM) [1][3]
Processor and storage MediaTek Helio G99; 128 GB, plus microSD [1][3]
Battery 8,000 mAh; Daylight says 15 to 60 hours per charge depending on use and backlight [3]
Size and weight 253.5 × 184 × 9.75 mm; 550 g [1]
Stylus Works with Wacom EMR pens [1]
Warranty and returns 1-year warranty and 30-day returns [3]
Delivery Daylight lists Europe among the regions it ships to, and shows shipping, VAT and any customs at checkout [3]

Your questions, answered

Is it like a Kindle?
It has a paper-like screen, but it’s much faster and runs Android apps, so you can read, write, browse and use your own apps [1].

Can I use it in the dark?
Yes, with the amber backlight, which Daylight says has no blue light [3].

Will I pay import charges in the UK?
Daylight’s shipping estimate excludes VAT and customs fees [3], so check the total at checkout before you order.

Do I buy it from Glowing Healthy?
No. You buy directly from Daylight. We list it here because we love it, and the Shop button takes you straight to Daylight.

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Sources:
[1] Daylight, DC-1 product page and specifications: daylightcomputer.com
[2] Daylight, home page: daylightcomputer.com
[3] Daylight, FAQ (warranty, returns, shipping, battery, storage, backlight): daylightcomputer.com
[4] Chang AM et al. Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep, circadian timing, and next-morning alertness. PNAS, 2015: PubMed 25535358

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