Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Advice on new shop equipment

I gave my old radial arm saw to my son in law and (sob) I need new equipment for my new shop. I'm thinking about starting with a 10" table saw and a 10" miter saw. I plan on doing a wide variety of smallish projects like pergolas, outside benches, inside cabinets, nothing big nor fancy at least to start with.

I have several questions -

I'm hoping to spend no more than $300 - $400 each. Is this realistic and still get something good?

On the miter saw - do I need to think about a sliding model or for most projects can I get by without it?

Doc,

If you can afford it, ($549) the Bosch 4000 table saw is the bomb. If not, Ridgid has something comparable that might save you some money. Mine is a Dewalt DW744 and I'm no longer thrilled with it, although it's adequate. I think you'd like the size of the tops on these models. Smaller table saws are pretty hard to rip plywood and such on. My standard for a table saw is this: can it rip a 48" wide piece of plywood in half? If not, forget it. your standards might be different- size, cost, etc.

As for the miter saw, the sliding feature is nice, but costly. Personally, I don't have one and don't need one. I haven't run into much that my Dewalt 12" DW708 and portable saw stand won't handle. 10" saws are a little smallish for my needs. Again, consider what you will be doing with it. If you need to cut 4x4's you might want a 12" instead of 10", or if you plan on cutting a lot of 1x12's or 11" wide shelving, then the sliding saw might be what you need. But 99% of what you cut will likely not need the sliding feature. Personally, I like the Dewalt (and Bosch) miter saws because they have a high-backed fence. Some brands have a low fence and I can't stand that.

If the budget allows get a 12" miter saw. I have both and the 10" mostly gathers dust.

If you plan on any cabinet or furniture work a large table top is nice. I have an old Craftsman with cast iron top and cast extensions that just aren't big enough to handle large pieces of plywood. I ended up making side extensions and an outfeed table to make up for my table saw's small size.

Wake up Rapture, here's fresh bait! Haven't seen the new Bosch, but like their 12" miter saw. Use it daily.

I have a 10 inch Dewalt non-sliding. It is light weight to move to the job site, but will only cut 5 1/2 inch wide boards. I sometimes wish I had a 12 inch slider. Good luck with your decision.