The Tot vs Trident Kraken A.M.S (And a giveaway worth $200)

It's the Tot against the Trident. Imagine Carmina Burana playing loudly while you read this.

Not because Tot is like Damien the Omen but because it's great for creating a dramatic atmosphere.

We are already fans of the Trident range of cases; we have a Trident Aegis case that has taken some knockings and still survives to tell the tale. The Trident Kraken A.M.S offers all the sturdy protective features you'd expect from Trident and also includes an attachment port for easy addition of accessories like holders and stands from the Trident range. We didn't test any of the accessories, just the case alone..

And we tried out the pink one. This was almost enough for the Tot to issue a 5 star rating.. Because it matches two of her dresses...

It's very easy to get this three layered case onto the iPad. There's an inner silicon layer, a hard shell exterior and a screen protector. A screen protector may not be beloved by technical aficionados but it works for me - Tot is messy. And it's another layer of protection. So, big hurrah for the screen protector.

The Kraken is well named, (Krakens were very large, strong legendary sea monsters) as it's pretty fearless. It can withstand a small child standing on it with one foot.

And a small child standing on it with both feet.

Buttons for volume, power and the charging port, are all easily accessible.And are protected by the silicon dust covers. And although I found our other Trident case quite heavy and I was always a bit concerned in case Tot ever dropped it on her head, (playing iPad while laying down hazard) the Kraken A.M.S is lighter which I'm very smiley about.

This is not an inexpensive case, it costs $69.95 but in this case (hee hee), you really do get what you pay for. We drop our iPad, well, Tot drops our iPad, and this case is so far indestructible. 

And it looks good. Its also easy to clean with a damp cloth or the like and comes up shiny. Felt tip pens seem to glide off this cover so whatever the outer material is I'd like to buy wallpaper that's made of the same thing.

So far, Tot is giving this case a huge thumbs up. We will therefore bestow a fantastic FIVE stars upon the Trident Kraken A.M.S.

You can read about all the Trident products here. AND Trident are also giving away THREE cases to our fans. To be in with a chance of winning one, please use the Rafflecopter below.

There's more reviews to come but while you're waiting, you can also read about what Tot and I thought about the Big Grips Case and the iBallz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Comments

[Aysha]

If it get drop it will not break because my son carries around everywhere and also he is not careful while using stylus so this would be a great case for him I just saw reviews n YouTube for this case.it will be easy to take iPad outside where ever he is going so we can use our social stories on the go without any fear....

[Jean]

Any case that I purchase needs to be durable enough to protect the device. Yet stylish enough to not be an eyesore to carry around.

[Meredith]

I work with lots of droolers with sticky fingers who like to drop and throw my iPad. I would love this case.

[jen]

I want a case that is best for 3 and 6 years old.

[Cheryl]

the case I have may have broken my home button so I'm looking for a new one. This looks promising since my son is a lot like the Tot even if he is a lot older.

[Sheila N.]

I want a case that is sturdy and Ipad is safe when dropped. I like one that you can attach a stand both ways (horizontal and vertically). A home button cover would be a ++++++ bonus. Screen protector too from scratches, food and drool. Speakers and handle even better (but not costing $200 or more. Basically bullet proof ;)

[Becky Evans]

This one looks really cool! Never heard of Trident before. Thanks for the info!

[Becky Evans]

Oh--One that can handle being dropped, bitten, drooled on, all the normal things, right. :)

[Meryl]

Drop protection!!!

[Niamh]

Protection first and foremost!!!!

[Sherri]

Drop protection

[Teresa]

Is it durable for 2 boys? That is the real test!

[Heather]

I want something that will survive two kids. We use our iPad everywhere and I sometimes worry about it when we leave the house. It would ease my mind having this.

[JenRay]

Mostly, I want a case that can survive drops, and makes it easy to hold on to. I don;t worry as much about goo and liquids - that stuff isn't allowed near the iPad. We have one that is meeting our needs, EXCEPT, my husband thinks it makes it look like the iPad belongs to little kids - so when he takes it on a business trip or something, he takes it off, leaving it unprotected. So I guess I need to add "classy looking" to my list of requirements!

[Fides]

I want something that is child-safe and child-proof. I also want it to protect my ipad from as many elements as possible (water, sand, etc.)

[Cassandra]

My ideal - a case that is durable and protective enough to withstand all that my sometimes upset or mischievous clients (2-20) can "throw" at it, have a handle/strap for carrying, a sturdy built-in stand to prop the iPad up for use (yet won't get lost) and still allow for good sound output (especially for using the iPad as a communication device in louder settings). That's not asking too much, right?!? :)

[Denise murzyn]

Just received an iPad for use in a preschool. This would be great.

[Mandy A.]

I work in a primary school and have three children. Enough said. ;)

[Roisin Loughrey]

My four year old boy might...I said might...be even heavier and rougher and messier than Tot! There, I've said it. We need that case! :)

[Cinders405@ hotmail.com]

I really need something like this for my developmentally disabled daughter,non verbal.

[Diane Novatnik]

I would like an indestructible case that will survive use by many students I work with at school. I would like to feel comfortable stepping back from the student instead of feeling a need to be nearby to avoid possible mishaps to my iPad!

[Tammy Walczak]

I am looking for a case to hold up for my son w/DS & Autism that won't impede using it!

[Katrina]

I had this case it protected the IPad, but my son broke the case. The clips that hold it together, broke easily.
Eventually it kept coming apart. It is also very heavy. I changed to a lighter case and my three year old actually drops it less.

[Liana Gallant]

I homeschool three children, I need a case that is user friendly even for the youngest, but also tough as nails. This looks perfect.

[Laffy Taffy]

I'm looking for a case that can with stand a child's daily activity. My child uses her iPad as a communication device so it is with her at all times. Also, I want the case to be a little fashionable too so I love the pink and black case!