Should I buy a router table and router as a combo or separately?

Combos like the SKIL RT1323-01 bundle a capable fixed-base router with a table at a lower combined price, which verified-purchase reviewers favor for beginners. Buyers who already own a quality router (or want to choose one independently) tend to pick a standalone table such as the Bosch RA1181 and mount their own motor, which also keeps upgrade paths open.