Problem with laser printer is that scanner combos take up a huge ammount of space. Inkjet combo is usually 1/2 the size which is also a big deal that I'm willing to eat the inconvenience of having to replace ink every year or so.
I can buy an inject for $20 at the local post office. I can't buy a laser for the same ballpark price.
Huh. I mean, do what's best for you, but I've never cared whether a printer is 7 inches tall or 12 inches tall, and the footprints are about the same in my experience.