A curated list of cool projects, apps, and resources for the Daylight Computer DC-1 - the blue light-free tablet that protects your circadian rhythm with its custom Reflective LCD display called LivePaper.
The DC-1 features a custom IGZO rLCD display produced by SHARP with two independent backlights, including a 100% blue light-free option, which is the amber backlight that you see on most pictures of it. It works beautifully outdoors and even in direct sunlight, often without requiring any backlight.
This Android Police interview with the founder Anjan Katta is a good primer on the display technology.
- Daylight Computer Company website
- DC-1 Product specs
- Daylight Hacker Wiki
- Daylight Hacker Gitlab
- Daylight DC-1 Press Kit
- Daylight Capture & Reader App for all major platforms
- Official DaylightCo Subreddit
- Unofficial DaylightComputer Subreddit
- Official Daylight update regarding their Android 16 release
- Access documents in Reader app on other platforms
- Semi-official(?) Discord
- Daylight Hacker Discord
- Mokibo Fusion Keyboard Universal - A keyboard with an included trackpad, requires a dedicated tablet stand though
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Moft Snap Tablet Stand - Ultra-thin magnetic stand perfect for DC-1
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Fintie Carrying Case for Apple Magic Keyboard - Doubles as a stand, requires an Apple Magic Keyboard (for Mac, not iPad)
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Yamazaki 7327 RIN - Minimalist wooden tablet stand (often featured in Daylight Computer's marketing photos)
In case you also tend to read many books in parallel as I do. This will make it easier because you won't have to switch between books and can just switch between apps.
- Anx Reader - Very customizable e-reader with AI support, made by Chinese
- Readest - Modern e-book reader with sync
- Book Story - Lightweight reading app with library support
- KOReader - Super minimalist & highly customizable eink optimized reader, the NetBSD of ebook readers
- Librera Reader - Versatile document reader, very active development
- MuPDF Viewer - Lightweight PDF viewer based on a custom ebook reading library
- ReadEra - Popular Android e-book reader, not open source though
- Kindle Android App - Amazon's official reader, in case you like paying for licenses to books instead of owning them
- FBReader - Another e-book reader, not free software but their heart's in the right place at least
I don't like to feed Google so I disabled Gboard. Only disable Gboard after installing and selecting at least one alternative.
- FUTO Keyboard - Privacy-respecting keyboard
- FlorisBoard - Modern, privacy-focused keyboard
- HeliBoard - Open-source keyboard based on AOSP
- ThinkLauncher - Minimal launcher designed for e-ink displays
- Olauncher - Clean, minimalist launcher made by this Minimalism fella
- SuperMirror - Mirrors macOS screens to the DC-1 at 60Hz (X, by @_welf)
- KeyMapper - Configure the two as-of-yet unused keys on the DC-1 for custom shortcuts
- Glassnote - A transparent overlay note taking app optimized for the DC-1 (Open beta with waitlist for Google Play)
- AutoShine - Overrides Android's native display brightness handler and allows for more customization
- Project Warden - Invite-only RPG made for the DC-1
- Zapstore - Alternative App Store where you can sign your apps using your nostr key
- During the day I barely touch the amber backlight, taking advantage of the reflective mode
- Default 60hz should be sufficient for most, if you like high refresh rates, do the following:
- Open Settings, go to About Tablet, tap on Build Number until a tool tip says you're now a developer, then search for either
120hzorSmooth Displayin Settings's search bar
- Open Settings, go to About Tablet, tap on Build Number until a tool tip says you're now a developer, then search for either
A collection of reviews, hands-on impressions, and discussions about the Daylight Computer DC-1 from various sources.
| Publisher/Author | Title | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max P. | Daylight DC1 Review | 2025 | max.pm |
| Adventure.com | Daylight Computer Tablet Gear Review | 2025 | adventure.com |
| The Verge | Daylight Computer DC-1 hands-on: a tablet that wants to save your sleep | 2024 | theverge.com |
| Reddit (r/daylightcomputer) | Indistractable: My review of the Daylight Computer | 2024 | reddit.com |
| Tyler Cowen (Marginal Revolution) | The Daylight Computer | 2024 | marginalrevolution.com |
| Dwarkesh Patel | Twitter thread on DC-1 | 2024 | x.com |
| Patrick McKenzie (patio11) | Twitter thread with video | 2024 | x.com |
| Adam Warski | Daylight Computer DC-1: Initial Impressions | 2024 | no-kill-switch.ghost.io |
| Jon B | Daylight Computer 1 | 2024 | jon.bo |
| Scott Lewis | Daylight Computer 1: A Short Review | 2024 | medium.com |
| Boing Boing | Daylight DC-1 tablet taken for a spin | 2024 | boingboing.net |
| Om Malik | Daylight Tablet | 2024 | om.co |
| Arun | Daylight Tablet Review | 2024 | arun.is |
| Erin Champ Walker | The Daylight Computer | 2024 | medium.com |
| Seth For Privacy | Daylight DC1: Magical Imperfection | 2024 | sethforprivacy.com |
| Technology Curated | Daylight DC-1 Tablet Review: Redefining Screen Time with Live Paper Display | 2024 | technologycurated.com |
| Liliputing | Daylight Computer DC-1 is a $799 tablet with a Live Paper display designed to be easy on the eyes but not the wallet | 2024 | liliputing.com |
| Gear Patrol | Daylight Computer DC01 Revealed | 2024 | gearpatrol.com |
| Erandror | What is Daylight Computer 1? | 2024 | erandror.com |
| Good e-Reader | DC-1 tablet with Kindle-like Live Paper display launched | 2024 | goodereader.com |
Interviews and podcast episodes featuring the Daylight Computer DC-1 and its founder Anjan Katta.
| Publisher | Title | Release Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Dahl | A Sunrise Over Computing | 2024 | jacksondahl.com |
| The Generalist | Why the Real Computer Revolution Never Happened | 2024 | generalist.com |
| Danny Jones Podcast | Steve Jobs Warned Us: How Blue Light Technology is Making You Sick | 2024 | pocketcasts.com |
| The Bitcoin Standard Podcast | Daylight Computer with Anjan Katta | 2024 | saifedean.com |
Found an awesome DC-1 compatible app or resource? Open a Pull Request.
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