Trident Kraken II Hybrid Case for iPad 2 (KKN2-IPAD-2-BL)

by Trident

• Constructed from impact-resistant polycarbonate and double-enforced with a shock absorbing silicone inner-sleeve. Corners feature double-thick silicone for outstanding protection against drops and other impacts.
• Scratch-resistant clear PET screen protector shields the device from fingerprints, smudges, scratches and moisture while maintaining complete touchscreen interactivity.
• Built-in screen protector seals edges of the device while the headphone jack and the 30-pin connector port are fully protected under silicone plugs when not in use.
• Plastic covers are made of polycarbonate and the outer-wrap is silicone. All materials are 100% RoHS compliant.
• Apple iPad 2

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 1 inches ; 1.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B005DSMO80
• Item model number: KKN2-IPAD-2-BL
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,634 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 3, 2011

Product Description

The Kraken II Series case by Trident Case for iPad 2

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

130 of 131 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good so far September 2, 2011

By B. Beard

Amazon Verified Purchase

So let me start by saying that I have an autistic child. I wanted to make sure and protect our investment so the decision to buy the Kraken was not make easily. After researching everywhere I decided that although the case design was not the same as the iPad 1, which is really a shame since it had such a nice design to protect the screen, it was by the same company and had several layers of protection. Once I got the Kraken I found it to be easy to put in and very solidly made. About the only complaint I have is that the latches are really fun for kids to mess with. It would have been nice if they had some sort of locking mechanism. Now I will say that I haven't had the kids drop the iPad yet so I'll be sure to update when it happen, yes I know it will at some point.

Update: As predicted, the boy has dropped the iPad several times now. Luckily not on anything that could damage the face but it has fallen on its side several times. Case has held up really well. The seam where it snaps together did pop out slightly but no big deal. Just popped it back together. Also didn't seem to even dent the plastic when it fell which is great since I wondered if it might just shatter on impact. Oh and all the rubber on it makes it super easy to hold on to. Really a great case.

Update 2: Still holding strong and has fallen on its face several times. Thanks to the slight lip around it, the ipad face never touches the floor. Was also great in protecting it from water. I wouldn't suggest testing this but my son did when he decided to spit water on it. I don't know what would posses him to do that but the nifty cover prevented damage. I think this has been really worth the money.

Update 3: So it's still going strong but I have noticed I'm having to snap the seam together from time to time. Not too concerned considering the amount of abuse this thing has taken but it's a bit annoying.

Update 4: So this is likely the final update since we're now 6 months into owning. The front film cover has been removed. Mainly because it was so scratched up it was getting hard to see. I've replaced it with another one that goes directly on the ipad. Also the snaps at the top have both broken off. The design was never really ideal since they were basically two things that stuck out. And to be fair, it took a tumble down the stairs and that was that only thing that got broken. It still stays together and working out well. I really can't stress enough how much abuse this thing has taken. About the only thing I would say that I'd like to see is for the company to offer replacement parts on their website. Totally worth the buy though.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Protective, but affects touch screen functionality December 6, 2011

By Kim Strickland

The case probably does the job of protecting the iPad, but I do not like the built in screen cover. It's like a plastic cover you'd find on the outside of kids' toy packaging. It is not in direct contact with the iPad screen. It makes noise when you tap it and is not as sensitive to touch, especially along the edges and the corners. I just feel like this is too sophisticated a piece of equipment to put a case on it that makes it seem cheap. If you don't care about that, then go for it. If I would have seen this on a review, though, I would have passed.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent protection expecially for kids with autism! November 14, 2011

By jtaala

Amazon Verified Purchase

We were originally looking at purchasing the Otterbox because we somehow knew our ipad would get tossed around by our 9-year old autistic son and we needed to make sure we had a shockproof, scratchproof case. However, we were not looking forward to spending another $80 on top of the purchase of the ipad which was solely for our son's use as a communication tool.
After reading through threads of posts on the Apple site, we ordered this case (since it was also way cheaper). When we got it, we loved the blue color! It has a silicone case on the inside just like the Otterbox. Another nice detail is the silicone coming out around the corners which has helped cushion our ipad when it fell a couple of times. And most importantly, it has a tough screen protector which doesn't scratch easily. I would say this is child- and autism-proof!! The only thing I will say is that our son likes to pull out the silicone tabs on the sides which takes it out of place (just a little bit). Not a big issue, all you do is re-open the case and reposition it back around the ipad frame.
We've had this for about 2 weeks now and all in all, this product was just what we were looking for!