Do the covers over the volume & power buttons impede their use in any way? Are they still just as easy to push? TIA
73731
No they don't impede their use! Only negative thing about this case is that it scratches easily. Other than that, it is excellent and I also got a screen protector to go with it since it doesn't cover the screen.
73732
No not at all. The case does not affect the buttons or anything in any way.
780009
I don't have any issue with either the volume or power buttons. The only minor thing is that opening the cover to plug in the the charger is a little difficult to open on the phone. I have very short fingernails so trying to reach in past the depth of the case to open the cover is sometimes hard.
1019555
I am wearing them right now. There are 3 very easily usable buttons that sit over / behind the right ear. from top to bottom "+" "Play / power" "-". All 3 buttons are nicely raised (and easy to identify) with a rubberized feel to them. They are definitely far enough apart where finding the correct button has never been a problem for me. The pressure is, i guess, an adequate amount. Pretty impossible to hit by accident because they are too sensitive, and its not very hard to press. Again, an adequate amount of pressure.
1728828
It's mostly hard, but where your buttons are on the phone, the buttons are not exposed. The case has soft rubber areas where your phone buttons are. Nothing is exposed other than the front.
588916
At first it is a bit hard for it to press down on the power button but later on its ok. You don't need to remove the cover or anything to use the TV feature, I use it almost everyday and havent had any trouble. Its a great cover, a bit slippery but it protects your phone very well.
333035
No, but the buttons' locations are marked by button covers in the rubber sides of the case. I never had any problem using them, which I think is what you may really be asking.
367351
Yes, those holes are not covered. Having said that, it's never been an issue for me. I've dropped my phone a few times and I have to say that I *love* this case. My only complaint, and it's not really a complaint per se, is that you really have to push on the power and volume buttons for them to work. Unlike an old case I had, your ringer volume isn't going to get pushed up to max while it's in your suit jacket pocket and you're sitting in a meeting. :)
330150
It's harder than the silicone slip-on cases. I ended up not being able to use mine because the case covers the buttons and it's so hard that I can't even press the lock button or volume buttons down. It's flexible enough to bend, but still a little too hard for my taste. Hope that helps!
2104741
it does cover the volume/power buttons, but it has its own raised buttons that you can press and they work just fine.
471019
I flipped mine around to test, and that section of the flap is soft enough where the buttons still work. If you still find that difficult, a sharp utility or exacto knife would cut a clean, small window for the volume buttons.
370404
No, not difficult but I usually have to feel around for top, middle, bottom first. I started using the case shortly after getting the phone, so I essentially have used only the case for the buttons, never just the phone. You can feel the clicking of the buttons through the cover. It has been a great case for several months.
370408
It's not hard to push the volume up/down buttons, although you don't really need to since you can change the volume in Android as well. As to the power switch, it's a little harder, but I think that's a good thing. This means you can place the phone face up on a hard surface without any risk of accidentially powering it off. Any difficulty with the power switch pales in comparison with the benefits of the case. It's the thinnest cellphone protective case I've ever used, and I know by experience, it protects well.
2116071
No. I've had no problems using the power and volume buttons. The phone itself is very thin so I've just had trouble finding the buttons. They work perfectly fine though.
551434
The volume and power buttons are covered with a semi-hard matte plastic (unlike that gummy feeling soft material that alot of the cases have), so its sturdy and does not seem like it will eventually start to breakdown and fall apart. Its almost like a hard rubber bumper.
790410
While it does cover the home button, the rubber is fairly soft and I have no problem with the home button. You can push it even though it is covered.
1618961
The volume buttons fit fine. You Sometimes have to play with the silence switch every now and then.
1399064
I find them sensitive. They press too easy even when I am just trying to get the phone out of my pocket. I do like the case though despite this flow.