Are the buttons easy to press in the case? I had another brand and I could not get the power button to go off & on.
1987959
They're a little stiff as with all rubberized buttons,but after time they become more plyable.
742702
Yes, the power buttons are easy to push but the volume buttons I find difficult to use.
1987960
I love my OtterBox case. There is no problem using the buttons. Don't even know I have a case on it until the grandchildren get there hands on it, then I thank God for the Defense Case.
1987961
It depends on the user. It was easy for me to press on/off button. You being a guy, I could see you might encounter some issues with the buttons.
1987962
Yes the buttons are super easy to use. I have 2 smaller kids (7&9) that don't have any problems using or powering on/off. Superb case-definitely recommend.
1015058
I didn't find any issues with pressing the buttons. My overall concern was with how fast the case ripped and wore out. Maybe it's a result of pressing the buttons? If you are looking for a long term case I'd pass on this one until they make it more robust.
631677
Do you mean the home button and on/off? Maybe just a smidge. But the on-screen buttons work like a charm! :) The level of protection this Otter Box gives far outweighs any button issues, I think :)
1105993
Nope, I have not had any troubles with either of the power or volume buttons. I've pretty much forgotten that my phone has a case. It's that good!
973073
Absolutely, some people will say that the elastic corner strap presses too hard against the power button and turns the Tablet off. Never has for me in the six months I've owned it. One person here talks about magnets causing some buttons not to work, but so far with mine every button works. fine. I use this combination Tablet and cover/keyboard to show clients our website and products. This makes for a very professional approach.
1479458
After experimenting I have to hold the power button about 5 seconds, release and re-hold for a few more seconds. It makes no logical sense, but this works for me. Tried holding for 20 seconds with no affect, but releasing it in the middle works for me.
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.
1179648
No, the buttons are extremely easy to press, and you should get the white. It's an amazing case.
2245776
No. Power button on side needs to be pressed. Still good product. Use it almost daily. If left on it will reestablish connection when back in range.
1554107
I am an adult and I had the same problem that this case makes it difficult to use the on an off button. I would say your idea of removing the areas of the case covering those buttons might work. But, I have not tried this solution.
2036327
I got mine a couple months ago and the buttons are fine. While researching the case, I read that some of the older models were bad about that. So if you have an older one, I'd request to swap it with a newer one through them.
1370952
I had no issues with the power button....but it is tiny. The unit turns off and on by itself so i barely used it anyway. But the design flaw is that the ipad had difficulty staying upright and fell backwards all the time....I couldnt deal with it any longer and returned mine. Ive purchased another brand via Amazon.
829672
I've had no problem with the one l purchased, I do find I sometimes have to push the power button more than once.
1154953
Well, you can't feel the buttons click through the case so there's no real feedback, and they're somewhat harder to press then other cases, but I wouldn't call them impossible. After about a week I got used to it. I also find the power button a bit harder to press then the volume buttons, maybe it's just me.
208787
Its not as easy as without a cover, definately harder to push, but I wouldnt consider it excessively hard, especially when the silicone breaks in a little bit. I find the stiffer buttons handy to avoid pocket dialing, volume changes, etc. Id say power button is stiffer than the volume buttons.
855011
I would say it is about as stiff as the two side buttons, maybe a slight bit harder to press, but very similar. It is not difficult to press down, but I also do not find myself accidentally clicking it either. I use it 9+ hours a day, as I purchased it for work and have not had any issues with any of the buttons.
1169038
the button are so accessible, you'll probably hit them on accident... its actually way more easy to press the buttons with the case on than off.