This is one of the reasons I chose the Melkco over the Noreve case(you have full access to the microUSB flap with the case closed). Another is that the closed case doesn't block the speaker at the bottom. Highly recommended case! Oh, and for side swypes and I tend to swipe away from the volume buttons cut-out, makes it far easier
You're right. And l use it as you for the swipe. It would be great to be able to separate the front cover to use the phone easier in landscape. I think Krusell does.