How easy/difficult is it to press the volume and power buttons while the iPod is in the case?
1606315
As far as the volume buttons, they are recessed to begin with so the case won't be a problem. The power button, has a area cut out for it. You will have to remove it from the case to put it in a docking device, but to just attach a power cord you won't. I bought a ultra-thin hard case for my "touch" which fit's inside like a glove, in case I drop it while outside the leather case.
1606316
Not difficult at all. You will need a little dexterity but not at the level of a neurosurgeon.
1456331
Nope. You have to remove the iPod/iPhone from the case. It's not difficult to do--just the push of a child-proof button--but it's a bit of a pain that it can't be used while charging. Even with that issue, I still haven't found a comparable case for toddlers and kids. Our daughter has beat the heck out of her case for almost 2 years and we're just now replacing it (with the same model).
155573
Yes it is very easy you can also use the remote that the stereo comes with to control you Ipods volume and change tracks etc.., I use my Ipod and my Smart phone with it and it works great.
889766
The buttons are raised and the volume buttons were easy to use from the start but the power button took some breaking in to be really easy to use.
1399066
The volume buttons are fine. Occasionally the power button needs to be pressed twice.
539503
Not bad. The power button is a little different, but the volume buttons are solid. It's still easy to press all of them, just the case power button doesn't give you as good of feedback as the bare power button.
2029685
I haven't had any problem at all, and I kind of like that the buttons on the iPod are stiffer than usual. This way they don't accidentally push if I lean my head against the side of the pool or hot tub.
2276625
I am afraid I can't help you with this one. I gave the Otterbox to a 10 year old for a birthday present. He does like it and still uses it. But, his parents do not let him take his IPod out with him. So, he has never commented on how easy it slides in and out of his pocket.
1637269
I did the same thing, not knowing that the 5th gen has the click wheel a little lower towards the dock connector. When you are looking at the iPod you can manage it (the word Menu is cut in half and needs the edge of a finger to press). But you sometimes only scroll 3/4 of the way around when adjusting the volume and can miss the back/next buttons and hit the pause button instead. I'm considering adding a small drop of glue for a bump, or widening the opening with a Dremel, so I can sense by feel where the back/next buttons are.
877121
Yes you can. The buttons are covered by the case, but the case has a plus and minus outline in it over the buttons and activates the actual nano volume buttons under it.
1169037
The on and volume buttons? Very easy. They are slightly raised and have good placement.
1895673
Yeah, you just click (the up/down buttons) repeatedly and it seems to change the volume. My iPod doesn't register the change (I checked the screen) but the volume did change. I use them for running so it was necessary that I don't have to take he device out of the sleeve on my arm.
1052182
Not realy easy, but not hard either. I don't remove mine as I really like the case. Makes it like a small computer.
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.
1619770
Easily. I do have to pop the case slightly open for some aux cables though.
64988
I asked my daughter and she said no. She's using an iPod 4th Gen. She did say if she presses the physical volume buttons it takes a couple of tries to get the iPod to change the volume, but it's never not responded. Hope this helps a bit.
1631359
Yeah, it's really tough... I found that if you go to the weakest point (where the volume controls are) and stick your fingernail between the phone and the edge of the case, you will able to pry it off.