What should we look for when buying our first Acoustic Guitar? Obviously price/budget makes a huge difference, but is there a couple brands/types that are standard for beginners? Some of the ones that I've heard from friends are:

Fender CD 280S
Yamaha LL6
Taylor 110

I understand that I should ultimately choose one that feels comfortable, I'm just trying to narrow the search --- there are so many options!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Budget: $300 - $600