Otterbox or Trident Kraken?

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Sunsparc

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Jan 3, 2011

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• Mar 22, 2012

• #21

I also ordered a Trident Aegis the other day, a black one.

It feels just like the Commuter Otterbox I had for my Evo 4G. Adds very little thickness to the phone while still protecting it very well. I haven't actually dropped it (I rarely do anyway) but I feel like it would withstand most drops. I didn't put the screen protector on, as a previous poster mentioned. Just the Gorilla Glass has been working well for me.

One added thing (not necessarily a feature) I like the is the logo on the back. Makes the phone very grippy.

 

chasoo

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Aug 10, 2010

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Winter Springs, FL

• Mar 24, 2012

• #22

I've owned both.

For protection, get the Trident.

For status, get the Otterbox.


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deedscreen

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Nov 4, 2010

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Connecticut

• Mar 25, 2012

• #23

chasoo said:

I've owned both.

For protection, get the Trident.

For status, get the Otterbox.


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Eh, while I am a fan of both products and companies... That can be easily argued.



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deedscreen

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Nov 4, 2010

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Connecticut

• Mar 25, 2012

• #24

When Trident comes out with a Kraken case for the Epic Touch, then I will agree with you... but right now, the Defender™ Series still wins

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deedscreen

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Nov 4, 2010

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• Mar 25, 2012

• #25

Nevermind...

I just realized that you all were talking about the Commuter vs. Aegis... sorry

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KaliS-Pugilist

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Dec 6, 2007

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• May 21, 2012

• #26

just to update, i have been using the aegis for awhile and really love it. but over the last few weeks i have become frustrated with not having a holster for it. outside of work the lack of holster is ok, but i work in the field and really need one at those times. so......i have ordered an otterbox defender and will either sell my aegis or keep as a backup. i went with the otterbox because my work phone (iphone 4s...gov. supplied) came with an otterbox defender which i actually have grown to like.

so although i love my aegis, and actually prefer it, i am going with the otterbox for now simply due to the combo of holster, case, and excellent protection.

also IMHO, when you consider the price of the defender w/holster ($35~) + built-in screen protector and the cost of the aegis w/o holster ($16~) + screen protector ($11...for the realook), it is actually a better deal for the defender.

 

Everyday Legend

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May 1, 2012

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This Beach, Florida

• May 24, 2012

• #27

Otterbox is kevlar for your phone. That's real talk.
The only downside is the pain-in-the-assitude of removing it to get to the battery door, but truthfully, only folks that lurk here need access to the battery door. I don't see most normal E4GT users in any situations where they're changing SD cards or needing to pull battery for any reason.

Case in point - both my wife and father have this phone as well as myself, and they NEVER have to access their battery door, as they're not the ones testing software and flashing strange ROMs like an electroslut.

However, I'm also a lot more careful with my phone than they are, so the Otterbox would most likely be doing them more good than myself, but I am glad about having it on mine just in case. You never know when a momentary bobble becomes a fatal drop.

 

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d12unk13astard

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Aug 5, 2010

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Bakersucks

• May 25, 2012

• #28

Got my otterbox commuter case few days ago and loving it. My other case I had before it was nice too but made the phone a bit oversized(ballistic) plus I like the fact that the commuter covers up charging port and headphone jack so no dust can get inside.

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kazp3r17

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Jun 22, 2011

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Virginia

• May 28, 2012

• #29

deedscreen said:

When Trident comes out with a Kraken case for the Epic Touch, then I will agree with you... but right now, the Defender™ Series still wins

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I agree the Kraken would be nice to have for the epic touch i have it on My evo 3d miss having the kickstand, but the commuter is nice i like out because it keeps the thin feel to the phone, but i also ordered the trident ageis for the extra protection and grip

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lambohoos

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Nov 19, 2011

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Cville

• May 28, 2012

• #30

I have a Ballistic case that feels good in the hand and offers great protection for what it's worth. I have dropped mine a couple of times and no issues.

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kazp3r17

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Jun 22, 2011

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Virginia

• Jun 1, 2012

• #31

Just got the aegis case and it is much nicer than the otter feels a lot better with more grip, had to put pine tar on the otter just so it wouldn't be so slippery

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evo-t

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Nov 11, 2011

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Greeley

• Jun 2, 2012

• #32

I just got the Otterbox two days ago and I really like it. I don't use the screen saver that came with it though I have one from a store here. I really like the new design, as the style I had for my evo 3d would pretty much turn your pocket inside out. It was only 40ish with tax. If you've ever used Otterbox before, they have pretty much the greatest customer service! I saw a guy with a trident case. I think it was, those are the ones with the huge rubber pieces on the sides? Yeah the Otterbox is better looking and they seem to have a good track record.

 

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Smurphjw

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Jun 28, 2010

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• Jun 4, 2012

• #33

Otter all the way. Plus if anything does break the case. Just shoot otter some pics of the damage and they will send a new one basically no hassle.

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caseyatbt

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Oct 31, 2008

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Colorado

• Jun 5, 2012

• #34

I have tried both and decided that I like the Trident better. The buttons were really the deciding factor. The Trident requires a light press and you get a solid click feel. The Otterbox requires a harder press and you don't get the same click feel. They both are very solid but the button thing made the difference.