Are the power and volume buttons covered by this case or left open? If covered, does it make it any harder to press the buttons?
1095752
Yes the off/on switch is covered but it makes no difference at all. It really is a great protection system for my Kindle. Going on 3 yrs no problems or issues.
1059372
Yes, the case has two pieces: a rubbery silicone cover that goes on first and then a hard shell outside cover the goes over it. The rubber case is covering the volume buttons to protect them, but they are still easy to click.
613070
I have the smokey grey case but it covers the volume db power buttons, and they are easy to push through the buttons on the case.
1408181
The buttons are not covered, they are cutouts. This particular case will also snap fit on the tablet backwards to cover the screen when you're not using it.
427765
Yes, the volume buttons on the case are a bit stiff but not difficult to use. Accessing the ports (headset jack, charge/connection port, sound on/off switch) is cumbersome but gets easier with practice. By necessity, the port connections are the most critical areas for the case to protect since they are where water and dirt can get into the iPhone. Consequently the covers for these areas are quite snug, which makes them challenging to open.
570582
Yes. The volume buttons are covered. Yes. It is like that on all of the cases.
1384825
Do you mean make the tablet sleep? The power and volume buttons remain uncovered even when the case is closed.
604009
This does not have cut outs for the volume or power buttons, but does have cut outs for headphone and charger. The cover has button indentations built on the skin for power and volume, but I find myself slipping the cover away to use those buttons, as the cover is very soft and streachey, also one could easily cut a small opening in the cover for those controls, as the cover is quite soft. Cheap cost and some decent protection at least, and can be used with an additional full size case when not being used
1077798
No, the port on the bottom is exposed. The toggle switch is also exposed, but the power and volume buttons are covered. I bought this as a replacement for my Otterbox and haven't had any issues with the exposed port. I would consider this more of a case for drop protection only as this one also exposes the screen to dust/fingerprints.
2034041
Mine hasn't yet and I've had it for awhile. I love it. Plus, I've had protective cases before that made it difficult to use the power or volume buttons...not this one. Definitely a great buy.
2256766
There is an open speaker on the back. The power and volume buttons are covered and there is a rubbery flap to cover the charging port. I only used mine for a few days before I had you return it so I don't know how wasted resistant it truly is.
1197201
If you are referring to the home button, it is not covered by the case. It has an opening cut out of the screen cover. So its the same as if it weren't even in a case.
1468480
Yes, the case covers the bottom button. The case has a small circle that extends over just the button so that it can be pushed, but is still protected.
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.
1190041
Yes! I've had no problem accessing the buttons. The case is a pretty slim profile and it dips on the backside to give you more space to access those buttons.
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.
656434
Yes, the cover has pieces over the power and volume buttons that mimic those buttons and lets you press the buttons on the phone. It's hard to describe. It looks just like the buttons on the phone but it's not cutouts. It covers the phone buttons. They actually feel better than the buttons on the phone itself and since it covers the buttons it will help to prevent dust from getting in.