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Olloclip four-in-one iPhone lens improves on its Kickstarted roots with better optics
Sure, apps can spiff up pictures with filters, but there's nothing like a hardware boost to take casual phone photography to the next level. When it comes to the iPhone, Olloclip makes some of the better-known clip-on hardware out there, and today the company's announced its new 4-in-1 system. Similar to its 3-in-1 predecessor, the add-on captures nearly-180-degree fisheye and wide-angle shots. The two main lenses unscrew to reveal a pair of hidden components: a 15x macro lens with a 12mm focus distance, and a refreshed 10x version with 18mm focus distance. According to the firm, the latter glass takes brighter and more focused images than its older counterpart. Seeing as we were impressed with the first Olloclip's macro lens when we reviewed the accessory, this sounds like a welcome upgrade. The new Olloclip 4-in-1 -- compatible with the iPhone 4, 4s, 5 and 5s, as well as the 4th and 5th gen iPod touch -- will set you back $70. Those who can't wait to Instagram close-ups of their grub can snag one now via the company's online shop, the Apple Store and other retailers.
Gefen rolls out 4x1 / 8x1 1080p-capable DVI switchers
Just in case you get the itch to hook up nearly every high definition source currently available (okay, maybe not all of them) in the comfort of your living room, Gefen has unveiled two new plug and play DVI switchers for the biggest of HD junkies. Doubling up on its DVI KVM device, the 4x1 DVI switcher sports 4 dual-link DVI inputs along with a single output, and supports local switching right on the box -- upping the ante even further is the 8x1 flavor, which conviently comes in a 1U rackmountable enclosure and touts HDCP passthrough capability. Both units sport IR remote switching, RS-232 serial ports, includes as many 6 foot DVI cables as inputs, and can sustain HDTV signals 1080p. Detangling that royal mess of DVI cables won't come cheap, however, as the little guy will run you $349, while the 8-port sibling demands a whopping (but not at all surprising) $899.
