They're also all (?) mechanical keyboards, which provide a much better typing experience than any Apple keyboard.

And that's without the auxiliary benefits like freeing up additional desk space, a longer lifespan, and ease of repair.

Straight columns are superior. Think about it, look at your right hand and how the columns aligns with the keys underneath it. Pretty good huh? Now look at your left and you will probably struggle to explain how anyone could ever justify it, it is absolutely horrendous.