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(More customer reviews)I typically do not use "cases" to protect my gadgets. In the past I have used basic screen protectors for my smartphones/PDAs, or applied items such as the ZAGG shield.
I have been using a ZAGG shield and cheap stretchy rubber protector for my Droid X for the past 6 months. With a job coming up that will likely see my phone put into many potentially damaging situations, I decided to pick up the Kraken case. I saw a friend's Otterbox on her iPhone and was intrigued. This led me to the Trident Kraken.
After peeling off my ZAGG shield (including the screen protector portion), I inserted the Droid X into the case. I will admit that it took me a few minutes to figure out how to open the case. One quick Google search and Youtube video later got me there. It turns out that the black part is stretchy silicone that must be peeled away before the harder plastic (in my case, green) parts can be separated.
Contrary to what I saw on a Youtube review, I am pleased to say that the case fits the Droid X even with the extended battery installed. I quit using the stock/included battery as soon as the extended battery was released, and I very much needed this case to be compatible with the longer life power source.
PROS:
The biggest pro to this case is that the buttons on the Droid X are ten times easier to activate. The Droid X has a notoriously difficult to use camera button. Once in the case, it feels as if you completely replaced the buttons with easy-to-press rubber alternatives.
I think I could throw my phone at a brick wall and not see any damage! The case is excellent for protection.
Unlike products such as the ZAGG shield (though I do love ZAGG products!), this case also protects the earpiece from random dirt/particles as it includes a screen over that portion of the hardware.
CONS:
The hardware buttons along the bottom of the screen do not light up, as you are now pressing the silicone extensions on the case. This only took me about 5 minutes to become accustomed to. You will quickly realize that you don't even need to look at the buttons in order to hit the right one, as you have likely used them enough already that the locations are memorized.
If you use the camera flash it will not function properly. The case is thick. As such, the camera flash is now recessed into the case which seems to cause severe reflection that results in unacceptable results when taking photos with the flash. I rarely/never use the flash, so this is not an issue for me. However, if you are someone who takes a large number of flash photos with your Droid X, I would recommend finding a different case or using a Dremel tool to make a quick modification to the cutout around the flash.
The built in screen protector is, well, built in. This means that if you scratch the screen protector to the point of needing to replace it you will have to find a way to remove the existing installed protector (as well as a source for purchasing a new one). The only other alternative is to buy an entirely new case. I don't see this happening, but it is something to be aware of since other brands apparently require you to install the protector yourself while providing replacement protectors should you need to replace only that portion of the case.
BOTTOM LINE:
I bought this case on a bit of an impulse and am very glad that I did. I was hesitant to rip off my $30 ZAGG shield and add bulk to my phone, but it is actually easier to grip now and I feel that it will last for (and even extend) the life of the phone. I'll end up replacing my Droid X with the latest and greatest (Droid XX??) before this case allows it to be damaged.
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