Here's what we use when we do work in the shop. I like the Powermatic model 66 (green 10" cabinet saw) most due to its size. Sliding table is used almost every time we are in there but the old Oliver direct drive, 12" saw is the work horse from the 50 or 60? Its old. Man, when they way they don't make 'em like they use to is so true. New equipment is great but the old saws are just different and robust and all are cast iron tops.
To answer your question OP, get a Bosch or DeWalt if you are after a portable saw due to space. I know all about that when I started doing this back in college out of my dad's garage. Now, we have two dewalt saws out on our job sites and they get beaten a bit and surprisingly, they hold up well and stay true. I like the Bosch only because its slightly smaller and lighter. Get the rolling table. No fun working on the floor. If you are after a slightly larger saw with a bit more precision, check out the Grizzly 10" contract saw ( get the HTC mobile base, if they are still around. Not the other cheap crap. You will tank me for it later). That was my first stationary/ contractor type saw with the motor hanging out back. If you decide to get one like it, change the belt to the link type belt to reduce vibration. I can get a nickle to stand on edge when that saw was running. Biesemayer fence is my go to but other imports have caught up with them and I am sure they are just as good. Shop fox or Jet is the other. Sawstop would be on my shopping list if we use the shop like we use to. Don't read into all the BS on the net too much only because people seem to complain when the shipping box has a tear on it.
Oh there's the blade. I can go on and on but would bore youw ith the different types out there. Thin kerf if your friend with under power saws.
