hows the powerbutton.is it easy to turn on and off? main reason i dont want a otterbox case is the open gap for the powerbutton.THAT SUCKS
1321599
As I said in my review: it can be TOO easily activated! The first day I had this case, I put the phone in my pocket inverted (to protect the headset plug connected to the bottom of the phone) and it powered ITSELF on -- enough times, with failed security pattern, to RESET ITSELF. So, yes, the power button is VERY easy to operate. (I fixed this by removing the case's power button "insert" altogether. It's not all that recessed...but enough to avoid accidental operation.)
1321600
The power button is VERY easy to push and it responds just like the actual power button. They even send you 2 extra buttons ( I guess if it pops off?) I haven't had a problem with it being loose or anything else for that matter. It also works with the IR blaster which is nice for me since my kids lose the remote sometimes.EverytimeI push it it responds instantly. Very nice.
1321601
It works like a dream! It can be felt easily running your finger across the top but it doesn't actually protrude. It couldn't be better. They nailed it! Ditto for the side volume buttons.
1321602
The power button is VERY easy to push and it responds just like the actual power button. They even send you 2 extra buttons ( I guess if it pops off?) I haven't had a problem with it being loose or anything else for that matter. It also works with the IR blaster which is nice for me since my kids lose the remote sometimes. Everytime I push it it responds instantly. Very nice.
1321603
I just turned it on and off many times to be sure. It's not a huge button, in fact it feels small. Yet it engages easily and gives you a positive "click." Plus they give you two extra buttons in case you wear the first one out.
366515
There is a pseudo cutout for the power button. It's basically a raised power button cover with the top piece of plastic removed so it still provides the ease of use of a raised power button. The IR works really good with the case on.
1947132
I have 2 of these cases for both Nexus 5's that I have and I can say there was never a power button issue on either one of them. I have been using them for over a month now, ordered from Spigen through Amazon, with no problem, I still recommend this case.
1953319
I've only had to do it a few times, I pull off the case first near the power button, and then near the headphone jack. That's the easiest way, and it doesn't feel like it's going to break for me.
2086799
Yes, the button is easily accessible. About the only very minor access issue is the charging port. The cover deforms a bit when the power plug is inserted. The cover is very flexible so that is not a problem but it looks a bit odd when the phone is plugged in.
168607
I've had for approx 3 months and, although that isn't really "long term," its still exactly as clear as the day I got it.my only issue with this case, however, is that it seems, I don't know, sort of...not exactly cut right...meaning it EITHER is easy to use the power and volume buttons OR use a USB charger, tough for both at same time unless you really stretch and monkey with it. My 2¢
759338
I do not have a problem with the power button. It is a little firm, but I only use one hand to turn my phone off.
1450472
Because as great as the battery is, the case is flawed. It's literally too tight, especially around the buttons. Take the black part off and just have the blue piece on. I'll bet it does not do it then. What I did was on the other side, I clipped the black part of the case around the power button so that it is no longer surrounded by the black part on the volume button. Notice it will make the case much easier to go on, but still grips the phone very nicely. At the power button where you are having the problem, take a dremel or a small file and enlarge that hole a little bit. That should help also. I did both and now have no complaints whatsoever. Because as great as the battery is, the case is flawed. It's literally too tight, especially around the buttons. Take the black part off and just have the blue piece on. I'll bet it does not do it then. What I did was on the other side, I clipped the black part of the case around the power button so that it is no longer surrounded by the black part on the volume button. Notice it will make the case much easier to go on, but still grips the phone very nicely. At the power button where you are having the problem, take a dremel or a small file and enlarge that hole a little bit. That should... » Read More Because as great as the battery is, the case is flawed. It's literally too tight, especially around the buttons. Take the black part off and just have the blue piece on. I'll bet it does not do it then. What I did was on the other side, I clipped the black part of the case around the power button so that it is no longer surrounded by the black part on the volume button. Notice it will make the case much easier to go on, but still grips the phone very nicely. At the power button where you are having the problem, take a dremel or a small file and enlarge that hole a little bit. That should help also. I did both and now have no complaints whatsoever. « Show Less
1094504
Well,...that's just it. It's an odd design because there is NO trigger. The power button is on the back of the unit and you would use your thumb to slide it on and off. The slide button will indeed lock in either the on, or the off, position.
750099
Yes. The button must be pressed very hard to show the power options. The case protects the phone but is too tight. The phone actually performs more reliably with the case removed. The case does protect the phone.
572427
Just so people know, I have had this case for the last six months, including other family and friends. We all agree that the "on" button is hard to push in order to turn the phone on once within the case. I love the case but I'm searching for a new one now because it is a hassle.
370405
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.
638577
Technically yes, mine actually won't turn off if it's in the case even if I'm depressing the button (I don't know what the technical cause is behind this) - so I have to slide it out of the case to turn it off. Additionally, the material is not rigid, so it does cover the buttons sometime. I can access the volume button though. I actually recently ended up getting a new case. This one was really cool, but the inconvenience became a little too annoying for me.
1207648
I basically dismantled my otterbox so it's more user friendly. I cut off the flaps and took out the black coverings near the bottom so people could hear me better. It has good protection if I drop it and that's all I need. The flaps just got in my way.
647502
I do not have a problem with my power button or using my volume button itsa great phone case would definitely recommend it.
1256677
Hi Ya. I've have a couple of issues with the on/off switch. But, I think it's because of the water proof casing and that I'm a little impatient sometimes. It'll start up as long as I press and hold the on/off button til the little green light lites up. Then it works great!!
2160416
Mine does the same thing. I found that it is easiest to insert the buttons first (so the top with the power button, and then the side with the volume buttons). I don't think it I supposed to come off on a regular basis, but I take mine off every couple of weeks in order to clean out the dust that works its way in.