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News: Griffin shows AirCurve, Clarifi for iPhone 3G
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond —
... is a unique clear polycarbonate acoustic amplifier designed to provide more powerful sound from the iPhone’s built-in speaker without the need for added electronics. It uses a coiled waveguide within its base, which can be plainly seen thanks to its clear construction, to amplify the sound, and also offers a pass-though slot to allow for charging and syncing of the iPhone while docked. It will sell for $20. Griffin also introduced the Clarifi for iPhone 3G , a new polycarbonate case featuring a built-in sliding close-up lens that enhances the macro and close-up functionality ...
Griffin unveils audio booster, case for iPhone
Macworld —
... , an “acoustic amplifier” dock for the iPhone, along with the Clarifi , a new case that boosts the capability of the iPhone camera. Both are expected to ship in October for $19.99 and $34.99 respectively. AirCurve is a translucent polycarbonate block you rest your iPhone on that features a coiled waveguide that amplifies the sound of the iPhone’s built-in speaker. Working without batteries or power adapters, it helps to enhance the iPhone’s audio output to, according to Griffin, a volume suitable for using it as an alarm clock. A passthrough slot also lets you charge and sync ...
New iPhone products from Griffin Technology
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... The other new product, Clarifi for iPhone 3G is an attractive iPhone 3G case with a difference. It has a built-in lens that slides into place for taking close-ups. While the normal iPhone 3G can focus up to about 18 inches away from the subject, the Clarifi's lens can bring you in as close as 4 to 6 inches. The suggested price is $34.99. By the way, it's not as cheesy as the ...
Griffin unveils AirCurve acoustic amplifier, Clarifi case for iPhone
Engadget —
... the AirCurve (that's the thing we just described) alongside the Clarifi ($34.99; pictured after the jump), a polycarbonate protective case for your iPhone 3G. Unlike alternatives, though, this one has a "close-up lens," which supposedly gives your iPhone 3G the ability to take remarkably detailed macro shots with even "more accurate colors." Call us jaded, but both of these things have marketing hoopla written all over 'em. [Via iLounge] Read - AirCurve Read - Clarifi Continue reading Griffin unveils AirCurve acoustic amplifier, Clarifi case ...
Amazing New Griffin Speakers and Case!
Planet iPhones —
... the iPhone’s built in speakers. These speakers are made of a polycarbonate compound that aids in boosting the acoustics of the piece. The speakers are clear and sleek as all Apple products should be and require absolutely no power to run! There is also a slot where you can charge the iPhone while it is on the speaker base. Better yet, the speakers are only 19.99! [image] If having a louder iPhone is not for you, then maybe you would like to get a case from Griffin, aptly named Clarifi , that has a built in telescopic lens for the camera without any unecessary thickness ...
Three Handy Accessories for Your iPhone
TheAppleBlog —
... , or you could pick up Griffin’s new Clarifi case. It features a built in macro lens for clear, focused close-up shooting. Griffin claims a change in the focal range from 18 inches to just 4, which is good news for those hoping to use their cameras as barcode scanners. You don’t have to take the case off to get out of macro mode, either, as the lens can be slid to the right, returning the focal length of your camera to its normal distance. The Clarifi, which is compatible only with the iPhone 3G, is shipping now for $34.99. There’s no shortage of iPhone and iPod accessories ...
Clarifi by Griffin improves cameras focus
iPhone Buzz —
... The Clarifi is not a zoom lens, but a lens designed to boost your resolution. Taking close up pictures can not be achieved, but overall resolution and color is improved. You can now snap pictures of text clearly without any trouble. Without Clarifi the iPhone requires 18 inches to focus, with Clarifi all you need is 4. You can purchase the Clarifi right now directly from Griffin for #34.99. ...
Clarifi by Griffin improves cameras focus
Top iPhone News —
... The Clarifi is not a zoom lens, but a lens designed to boost your resolution. Taking close up pictures can not be achieved, but overall resolution and color is improved. You can now snap pictures of text clearly without any trouble. Without Clarifi the iPhone requires 18 inches to focus, with Clarifi all you need is 4. You can purchase the Clarifi right now directly from Griffin for #34.99. ...
Lightning Review: Griffin Clarifi iPhone Case [Reviews]
Gizmodo —
... With Clarifi Which steak would you rather eat? Of course, there's still the worthwhile question of whether or not it's worth $35 to get macro on your iPhone. But for what it's worth, the case itself feels great in the hand, with just the right mix of plastic and rubber. If you're the type who insists on putting a case on your phone, then why not get something a little extra out of it? Then again, the reception option might be more worthwhile. [Griffin] ...
PowerDock perfect fit for multi-iPod households
The Apple Core —
... case (US$15). The iPhone 3G (right) is sporting the dockable iClarify case (US$35) with a built-in macro lens for better close-up shots.
Compare prices with the iPhone
The Apple Core —
... ). Scan the 2D Codes and (the first of it’s kind) 1D Barcodes found on books and movies and stuff and get all kinds of price and shopping information. 1D Barcodes work best with a macro lens like the one in the Clarifi-Case by Griffin Technology. Or you can ...
We're Back On "The Case:" Lots Of New Ways To Cover Your New iPhone
iSmashPhone —
... Griffin Technology's Clarifi isn't just another polycarbonate case -- it's also got a built-in closeup/macro lens that slides in and out of position as needed. When engaged, it decreases the iPhone camera's minimum focus distance from 18 inches to a tight, tight 4 inches, which translates to better and more detailed pictures of faces, business cards, or any subject that would benefit from filling the image frame. All this without blocking any of your iPhone's normal I/O ports, and for only US$34.99. The only thing that could make this case more useful would be a built-in ...
Griffin Clarifi nails it
The Apple Core —
... Griffin Clarifi nails it I am regularly taking pictures of customer’s driver’s licenses for work whenever a photocopier is not available. The only problem is that the iPhone 3G’s camera phone takes blurry pictures at three inches. Although the results are passable they’re barely satisfactory. After purchasing the Griffin Clarifi case ($35) the results are 100% better. The detail of the driver’s license at three inches is crystal clear. I can’t attest to whether or not it would be worthy of scientific quality, for that I would opt instead for a ...
A tweet for a case
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... , who want you to win one of ten Griffin Clarifi iPhone 3G cases every Friday in March. The Clarifi is pretty sweet, with a built-in closeup lens for taking snaps that are perfect for Evernote.To enter, all you need to do is send a Twitter message containing the #EvernoteClarifiGiveaway hash tag. ...
The iPhone needs glasses
Webtop Mania —
... propose a solution: they sell spectacles for the iPhone. By sliding in a $31 special lens, dubbed Clarifi, one can get crispy close-up photos. Oh, and the lens wrapper also acts as a protective iPhone cover. ...
A More Powerful iPhone Camera
iPhone Docked —
... I liked the iPhone camera from the start. Coming from a variety of Palm Treos, it was a huge upgrade. But even on the new iPhone 3GS, it just doesn’t have enough oomph. I briefly contemplated the Griffin Clarify case, but I don’t like being tied to a case because of a single use factor. (I won’t buy the battery style cases for the same reason.) ...
Quick Thoughts: Magnetic earphone jacks and Replug
Just Another iPhone Blog —
... RMA my V-Moda Vibe II’s just to get them to work with my 3GS!). The Replug does look a little large for my tastes, but I think it’s definitely a step in the right direction. Replug earphone adapter With so many people toting iPhones and iPod Touches around, you’d think there would definitely be a market for more novel approaches to the earphone jack solution. It’s not that the jack is tired and I’ve had enough of it, but with so many other kinds of accessories (socks for earphones, macro lens plastic cases , and ...
Babelshot makes your iPhone's camera a translator
Macworld —
... into your iPhone instead of snapping the photo. iPod touch owners and patient iPhone tappers can translate all of the above languages, plus Arabic, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Persian, Russian, Serbian, Thai, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. Of course, if you don't speak the language, I imagine it'd be pretty tough to type in a foreign alphabet. Unless you're using the iPhone 3GS with its better-focusing camera, you'll also need the Clarifi case from Griffin Technology to photograph any text smaller than a newspaper ...
Babelshot Takes Aim at Text Translation with Photos
AppCraver —
... Even if you’re not blessed with an iPhone 3GS, you can still use Babelshot’s manual translation while you wait for your Clarifi case from Griffin Technology. ...
