I prefer the smaller footprint because it means I don't have to reach too far to the right when I use my trackpad. I've been using a HHKB for the past 3 years

I prefer the smaller footprint because it means I don't have to reach too far to the right when I use my trackpad. I've been using a HHKB for the past 3 years and have gotten used to not having to stretch my right arm to reach the trackpad. You get used to the arrow keys being in a different place as well, especially with the HHKB which requires you to press a function key to use them.