[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] njweb:
Thanks a lot! Great timing - Mine should be arriving today

Thanks for the great review and photos!

I can't wait to get mine today.

I ordered my Trident Cyclops at the end of last week after a lot of research as well (found it in an online article during a search a few weeks ago but initially passed due to researching other contenders and due to it not having a belt clip holster).

I then changed my mind and decided that for my active commute to and from work, I might be safer having it in my pocket since, given its bulk especially, it could get knocked off my waist if I am using the holster, especially if I have a coat on.

Among many others, I narrowed it down to the following top contenders, along with the Trident Cyclops.

The primary reasons why I passed on each of the others are listed below.

Otterbox Defender - I saw it in Best Buy and actually checked it out (it was not in the box so I could hold it in my hand).

Great protection (like Ballistic below).

I found it to still be overly bulky despite reports that it is less bulky than the Note 2 version.

I did not like the look nor the belt clip holster materials and bulk.

Ballistic SG Maxx (with included holster and belt clip) - Loved the protection and removable screen protector.

I did not like the bulk of the four corners and felt given the case overall is already not small to begin with that these might make it harder to get out of my pocket quickly if I get a call.

Seidio Dilex & belt clip holster combo (no differences from line formerly known as Active I believe) -

Love the look and minimal bulk. Also love the belt clip holster (had the same for my last phone). I think it is a best in class holster clip.

Was not sure about it being protective enough to handle a serious drop onto concrete.

I believe someone posted that the metal kickstand appears to cause S pen interference when used on the portion of the screen above the kickstand when the stand is not in use (i.e. when the stand is tucked in - closed position).

I ended up choosing the Trident Cyclops since it offers military grade protection, even against a decent amount of rain etc.yet appears to be lighter than the Otterbox Defender (need to know if Otterbox weight includes the belt clip holster in which case I would need to subtract that somehow for a fair comparison) and, as per the official measurements, is slightly less bulky than the Defender (might be more than just slightly - on the Otterbox specs they have two sets of measurements. I need confirmation as to whether the lower set of measurements is just without the belt clip holster or...).

I also liked the looks of the Cyclops more but that was not the tie breaker.

I might still get one of the above (Defender or Ballistic, think the Dilex is not quite enough protection for my comfort level and lifestyle [as in commute]).

The deciding factor would be if I end up finding / deciding that I do prefer a belt clip holster after all (if I end up not liking having to get it from my pocket when I get a phone call, or if I feel it could get damaged in my pocket from bumping up against counters etc. although I think the holster might be riskier).

But first I am going to try the Cyclops for a while.