I like the idea of being able to put on either Topre or Cherry keycaps, but I worry about the same things I do with rubberdomes wearing out faster. Then again you don't need to bottom out fully to be able to actuate so it might not be that bad.
The body looks cheap in the front to me though. I think it's just the rounded front end that really does it for me.
I have never had a rubberdome keyboard wear out on me, and I've had my fair share that have recieved serious abuse. In fact, I've never had a keyboard fail on me, ever. Even if rubberdome does wear faster, I'm not sure that would be a concern.
The Noppoo, if nothing else is a cheap option, relatively speaking, for slider harvesting. It is an inexpensive risk to take to try something Topre-ish, perhaps best suited for someone who isn't ready to drop all that $$ on a HHKB or Realforce.
I joined the drop for this board, but I'm not getting it for myself - I could never do fullsize! It will be a gift for someone else who is interested in this. I think they will enjoy it, particluarly since they have not tried true Torpe before.
