Table saw or router table?

for a woodworking newbie, which tool would you recommend as your first
purchase? From what I have been reading, it seems many of the things that
can be done with a table saw can also be done with a router table and a
straight bit? and it appears to be safer.

Comments/advice appreciated.


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