Here's another dull one. But please, help me choose my first telescope.

Suppose you're back to buying your first telescope (but without losing any
precious accumulated experience). Your budget is (very) tight but,
nevertheless, you drive to your favourite telescope store.
Side by side are the 2 most expensive models you can afford:

-Newtonian F7, 130mm aperture x 900mm focal length
-Mak-Cass F13, 102mm aperture x 1300mm focal length
Both "Skywhatcher" and both in EQ2 mount.

Which of these would you choose? And why?
Please also take into consideration portability, assembly etc...

Thanks