If money is a factor, then Yamaha make excellent entry level guitars. I started off on the F310, and the F720S always gets good things said about it.

I now have a Washburn EAT12 which I really like as it is a slimline version of their Festival series, so I find it more comfortable to play than a jumbo/dreadnought.

Best thing to do is actually play a few different brands in your price range and see which you prefer. I set off to the guitar shop dead set on getting a Tanglewood. Came home with a Washburn!