Do not get anything from Fender or Rouge.
For a beginner you want something with a slim neck that makes it easier to get your hands on the frets.
Some of the best slim necks are on guitars made by Ibanez.
For 150 you can get a very good guitar by them.
If not Ibanez, also try Epiphone.
Make sure you sign up for lessons, there are some really great books and videos and online resources but there is no substitute for in person instruction.
Do not expect to be proficent in a short period of time, you get results based on the ammount of effort you put in!