A Model M video? Probably one of Chyros' videos. He's pretty active on here as well.
How do you like the Romer G switches? I have the linear one in a tester, I'm not a fan. I haven't tried the tactiles though. I hear good things about all of those keyboard brands. Ironically, the only one I have ever used from that list is Logitech, and I have never had any mechanical Logitechs. The CTRL and ALT have tempted me though.
Yes, I could see if someone is doing a lot of calculations, in particular, they may prefer a number pad. I do not, and my fingers are long, so I'm actually most accustomed to just using the alphanumeric block. I think the idea behind stubby keyboards for gaming is being able to have your hands closer together moreso than having more space for your mouse, though my desk for my gaming computer has a keyboard tray to save what little desk space it has. The K70 barely leaves enough room for my mouse pad. What do I need desk space for? Random pointless nonsense of course, or barely even fitting an IBM F107 on top of it at all, on its own, to enjoy typing on when not gaming. I have never really ever used the nav cluster other than for ctrl+alt+delete, or printscreen. I like 60-75% keyboards (with dedicated arrow keys) for both portability and desk space conservation at work, since I work on a lot of laptops, so whatever desk space I have is usually covered in laptops and/or parts for them. I need the arrow keys for hotkeys in spreadsheets, and like them to navigate websites, etc. I don't really need anything else outside of the alphanumeric block unless I need an occasional F key for preboot options.
If you want more keys, than you obviously need one of these bad boys:
I think there are boards with even more keys, but that's the first one I thought of. There are also the F122 and M122, for something with better switches:
Keyboards of these general layout are lovingly considered battleships, or battlecruisers.
I don't personally understand the hype behind ortholinear myself. I'm just fine with whatever so long as I can touch type on it. I have heard good things about halo clears, and holy pandas. I imagine you'll like them.
I always bottom out on every switch I use, besides maybe MX blacks. I don't think there's anything at all wrong with it so long as you're adjusted to the switch. If I go from really heavy switches back to MX reds, it becomes pretty jarring, but then I get used to it if I actually use them for typing for long enough to do so. I usually use them primarily just for gaming though.
The fact that you like the OmniPoint switches does not surprise me at all. Vintage hall effect switches are actually very much sought-after, and it is only natural that the technology would make an eventual return to the market. They're so smooth because there are literally no contacts to rub against, creating unnecessary friction. The adjustable actuation points are actually a very nice feature as well. MX speeds and reds are a great example of this. For being marketed towards gaming, MX speeds basically have no real benefit for gaming. People are made to believe that the shorter actuation point is somehow going to allow them react noticeably faster somehow, but a lot of people already find MX reds to be too light and sensitive, and can accidentally actuate them by just resting their fingers on them. I know I'm in that boat. I can't fathom why anyone who's actually used them for gaming would ever want essentially the same switch with an even higher actuation point. If I've got a choice in the matter, I like the actuation point low, since that means less of a chance of accidental key presses. Being able to tailor that to your own tastes, preferences, or typing style is a fantastic idea.
You prefer linears and tactiles then? No love for clickies?
