Cases! I know, I know...

The Commuter is a very thin case its the same thickness as my Cruzerlite cases. I just want more option and the Seidio Active and Kraken are more like the Defender. I really like the Case-mate Tough Case but it doesn't cover the ports.

I ordered the Kraken so I'll let you know what it's like. I have a feeling it will make my phone a brick. I suppose if it's smaller than the Defender it will be.... OK. I was also thinking of getting the Ballistic Shell Gel but it doesn't have port covers.

So I just got my Kraken in and I must say this case is AMAZING. The case does have a few flaws but I can look past them when I consider all the good. Kraken AMS is basically two cases in one, it has an inner silicone case which can be used as is and it has a polycarbonate shell which makes it a Otterbox Commuter on roids. The polycarbonate shell has a built in kickstand which can be swapped for things like a dash mount and a belt clip rather than holster, which, cuts back on significant bulk. It also comes with an included screen protector which seems better than the Zagg I currently have installed. The ports and buttons are all covered very nicely and the buttons provide very nice tactile feedback. I love having the polycarbonate on the outside of the silicone and do not know what Otterbox was thinking when they put it inside the Defender. This case is a BEAST and would have no problem throwing it at the wall to prove its worth.

What I do not like about it is inside the shell there are ridges, which, if they were not there, would reduce the thickness by about a mm. The silicone should also come with reinforced corners so that while the shell is on it, it would all be flush like the Commuter. On the bottom of the case, the notification LED is partially blocked. I cannot stand this as I am very OCD about things like this. I want to send it back on this alone, but I will hold on to it in hopes they will correct it in the future.

For those looking for a great case look no further this thing is what ever other manufacturer should be trying to improve on. I spent $50 on my defender, $30 on my Commuter, the Kraken cost me $30 and trumps them both. I will never buy Otterbox or any other case again. Trident will get my money every time.

Sorry for sentence structure. You can use my blood for sacrament.

Oh yeah, it works perfect with the extended battery.