Not surprisingly, I couldn't afford to wait for the Hybrid either. I drove over to Best Buy to check out the UAG case for my Surface 3. Long story short, SOLD! It looks great, fits PERFECTLY and includes a perfectly fitting slot atop the case to secure the Surface Pen. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE UAG CASE. The case is very solid, the built in kickstand is aluminum and multi position, ample openings around all ports. This is a very well made case. FIVE STARS BABY!
PS My UAG is not the Rogue as pictured above. There is a built in Surface Pen holder atop the case, not on the side. $69.99 at Best Buy.