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Case With It's Buttons That Stick Out/Not Flush?- Easier to push

I have a Nexus S and like how the physical buttons are not flush with. they stick out and are easy to push. With the S4, and all other new phones for that matter, the are all flush. I find it a burden to press the screen button on the side of the phone. What case would be good that would have it's own buttons stick out making them easy to push?

Not flush for me. Buttons stick out and click

I went to the Tmobile store and tried the S4, and although the buttons stick out a little, not enough and not compared to the Nexus S. I have carpel tunnel, so why this might not seem significant- for me it is and a case with it's own buttons that would overlap would help alot(if the case buttons protrude outward enough).

I believe the neo hybrid does, though check out some pictures/videos first.
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dman777 said:
I have a Nexus S and like how the physical buttons are not flush with. they stick out and are easy to push. With the S4, and all other new phones for that matter, the are all flush. I find it a burden to press the screen button on the side of the phone. What case would be good that would have it's own buttons stick out making them easy to push?
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Neo hybrid for sure! Best buttons of any case.
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Slim armor spigen sticks out and looks sexy
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redthunda69 said:
Neo hybrid for sure! Best buttons of any case.
I concur the neo hybrid is hands down the best case build. Not a big fan of the iPhone 6 look it gives with satin silver but it's a great case with solid buttons.
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Otterbox

Thanks! It's a toss up between Neo Hybrid and the Slim Amror Sigpen case. I like how the buttons are rubber and stick out more(which is a big help on my pained hands/fingers)on the Slim armor Case, but I like how the Neo Hybrid looks less bulky.

i actually think the neo hybrid buttons are better than the actual s4 buttons. they nailed that part of the case for sure. just wish it worked with more usb cables (without modding)

dman777 said:
Thanks! It's a toss up between Neo Hybrid and the Slim Amror Sigpen case. I like how the buttons are rubber and stick out more(which is a big help on my pained hands/fingers)on the Slim armor Case, but I like how the Neo Hybrid looks less bulky.
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You'll find a few people who complained about the Slim Armor buttons when the case first came out if you go back in this forum. Since the buttons are made of TPU material they are a little squishy and take away from the clickiness of the original buttons. That was a dealbreaker for me. The Neo Hybrid buttons are hard plastic and feel similar (or better) than the actual buttons on the phone. They are a little easy to press, but that's my preference.

I have the Speck Candy Shell on my phone and the buttons are covered and stick out. They are MUCH easier to feel for and press than the phone without a case on.

The buttons on the "original" Samsung case are very nice as well... Like the way the phone feels and operates better with the case on.

Tough Armour

Hey all, received my Neo Hybrid and Tough Armour today and the power button on the tough armour is really stiff. I took it out of the case and just put the rubbery bit on and it worked okayish (i made sure the button was in line with the button bit on the case), when i put the plastic bit back on it worked less okayish and then just went crap again. I dont know if its because its new or because the button isnt aligning properly but I have put my Neo Hybrid back on because it was a pain.

Schwuar said:
Hey all, received my Neo Hybrid and Tough Armour today and the power button on the tough armour is really stiff. I took it out of the case and just put the rubbery bit on and it worked okayish (i made sure the button was in line with the button bit on the case), when i put the plastic bit back on it worked less okayish and then just went crap again. I dont know if its because its new or because the button isnt aligning properly but I have put my Neo Hybrid back on because it was a pain.
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It definitely takes a harder push than some, but it's still one of my favorite cases. Buttons on slim armor are more tactile than the tough. Maybe give the slim armor a try.
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Verus case button stiffness

I just got my verus iron shield and love the case but the volume buttons are very stiff and volume up almost doesn't work. Is there some kind of way I can mod the case?
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I noticed that right away with mine but... some cases are annoying with the ease of button presses. I have the Verus Thor and the power button requires intent to activate; no accidental engaging. The volume buttons are easier to press and sometimes actually do engage without intent when handling the phone in landscape mode. I think it is a feature. I wouldn't mind if my volume buttons were harder to press. Not sure if it gets easier going forward with use but I hope mine doesn't get easier. It's not often that I adjust the volume. It's more of a set and forget unless I accidentally bump it. The buttons are easy to see and feel; IMO, increases the value of this case.
So far the Thor is my best case; just wish the case had more grip when my hands are dry and the phone is cold. This time of year, both are impacting grip but it improves holding the phone. The hardness at the bottom where I tend to rest the phone's weight becomes uncomfortable and I frequently shift the phone so it doesn't get uncomfortable. I get compliments on the case's appearance. It's a keeper for sure but when I find a softer case, I'll use this one primarily for away from home for its appearance and added protection. I prefer a soft slipper for home. I've got the Samsung case+ on back order, I think that's what it's called.

donkon said:
I just got my verus iron shield and love the case but the volume buttons are very stiff and volume up almost doesn't work. Is there some kind of way I can mod the case?
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Yeah the buttons are pretty hard to push... if you take the metal bumper off you'll see the reason they're so hard to push is that there is no cut out for the power switch/volume rocker in the TPU part of the case. So the pushing has to go through the TPU to get to the actual buttons on the phone (whereas the Neo Hybrid has the cut outs and are much easier to push). I guess you could make cut outs in the TPU if you had the skills/tools.

Future Armor Case for Note 4

Got this case from a local online seller (PH) but I also found the link at Amazon. I basically got this case for its looks.
Where can I buy that case?
- Here's the link : http://www.amazon.com/CellJoy-Samsung-Protection-Kickstand-Shock-proof/dp/B00QXIMLVY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421044113&sr=8-1&keywords=future+case+note+4
Does it scratch the chamfered edges?
- It will not scratch the chamfered edges. This is a two-piece case, the soft inner rubber and the back hard cover. The inner rubber is too soft and feels kinda cheap for me and it is a lot softer than a generic TPU case. The back cover looks nice and its not a fingerprint magnet.
Does it offer drop protection?
- I cannot answer this one as I haven't dropped my phone on this case. But I think it will offer a drop protection just like a normal TPU case, if not slightly better.
Will it fit to a Verizon model?
- Yes, the cutout for the mic on the left side is bigger than the other one.
How are the cutouts?
- The cutouts are aligned perfectly but its also pretty small.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

amazon description shows it coming with a belt clip holster. HAve you used that? I'm still figuring out where to carry my Note4

Yep. It does come with a belt clip holster, however you can only put your phone in it while the screen is facing the inside of the holster.

OK I do have another question...
How is the feel of the button press? Like when you use the on/off button or the volume buttons. I have an Otterbox comuter and I found the button presses felt like they had too much resistance. I'm using a Samsung case now and find the button press feel to be almost like when the phone is naked.

Where did you buy this in PH?

jd14771 said:
Do you find that taking the phone in and out of your packet is troublesome due to the exposed TPU on the sides of the phone? My note 3 did this with a similar case.
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Yep, its annoying to put it in and out of my pocket so I just put it in my bag.
cjparker said:
OK I do have another question...
How is the feel of the button press? Like when you use the on/off button or the volume buttons. I have an Otterbox comuter and I found the button presses felt like they had too much resistance. I'm using a Samsung case now and find the button press feel to be almost like when the phone is naked.
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Pressing the buttons on this case is super easy, its also just like pressing it without a case.
cdon2109 said:
Where did you buy this in PH?
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Check their page at fb: Optimus Official

Case with textured power button

I love the textured power button on my new phone and would love a case that had the same. Anybody run into one?
I am not a fan of the cases without buttons as the buttons then feel to deep to hit easily. Anybody got a case slim enough that you can hit the buttons easily?

I cut out my Moko case to expose the textured power button.