Those Cherry clears have more tactility than browns, but are not clicky. Cherry blues give audible feedback. If you want back lighting, then Déck, TG3 (red backlight only and they make Déck) or the new iOne Xarmour are the mechanical options.
However, the iOne only comes in clicky blue, currently and you did mention interest in a quieter board.
Really, if you're getting a Deck, they have a 30 day refund/return policy, so really if you can't live without backlit, I say just get the Deck. A cherry brown test board, isn't going to truly prepare you for what a Deck feels like, since they don't come with browns. Getting a cherry brown test board, makes more sense, if you've come to the conclusion you don't want or need a backlit board. I really just want to say, get the cherry brown test board. Odds are, you'll love it and not worry or not spend enough to get around to that Deck.
If you are willing to learn touch typing, use some kind of lamp to shine on your keys, etc., then you can consider other boards and possibly save some money. I started out and still do want a Deck, but when it gets down to it, their font is ugly and I don't need back lighting. So far, Cherry Browns FTW.
That said, I'll probably be spending money I don't [strike]need[/strike] have to see ClickClack's ice keys on a backlit board.