i think other than buying the guitar, you can consider allocate some budget to have it setup also. Guitars in that price range often need some setup work.
At your stage, i think playability matters more to keep you going.
Brands like Yamaha, Cort, Farida are safe manufacturer, you can go out and try them and see which 1 u feel connected/comfortable. See whether the neck can fit your hand and you can play comfortably. You dun want to get a good guitar but uncomfortable for you to play, then at the end of the day it becomes a struggle for you.

oh another brand you can try is takamine.

This post has been edited by EpsilonStar: May 5 2015, 10:51 PM