AirCurve amp Clarifi case

Griffin Technology has unveiled two new iPhone products, the AirCurve acoustic amplifier and Clarifi protective case. The AirCurve is a clear polycarbonate stand which holds the phone upright. The sound amplification is passive, it does not connect to any power source. 'Coiled waveguides' contained within the housing resonate the sound produced by the phone's built in speaker. Griffin claims the increase is substantial enough to project music or an alarm across the room. A pass through slot is provided for connecting dock cables to the phone base.

The Clarifi case features an integrated lens that slides over the camera, claimed to reduce the minimum focal distance from 18 inches to 4 inches for macro photography. The lens can be slid aside when taking longer range pictures. The case also protects the phone, made of polycarbonate with cutaways for controls or input/output ports. The bottom third of the case slides off, allowing the phone to rest on most docks. Both products will be available in October, the AirCurve for $20 and the Clarifi for $35.

by MacNN Staff