The switch located on the rear I find very convenient because I keep the lamp in his hand, with your thumb resting on the switch. The position of the switch also ensures that it is not accidentally pushed into the pocket and so unnoticed the batteries are leergelutscht.
The price for this product in order. Unlike even lower lamps which evaporate after statements made by buyers in the area of rubber handle, you get something tangible in this lamp for his money (as with most Ansmann products).