There's no kind way to say this, so I'll just say it: some people here have some stupid fucking opinions on guitars and should not be trusted. Just from reading this thread the actual competence of their guitar playing and experience is immediately suspect.
Other than the consensus to avoid those starter kits. They are unplayable and likely to be built so generic that it will deter you from proceeding.
Firstly, an electric is absolutely what you want. The action is adjustable, you'll have access to the fretboard, it's less bulky and therefore superior for learning. Most importantly the string gauges are kinder on your fingers than acoustic strings. And the fact that you're going to suck for a long time is a factor, because an electric won't piss off everybody around you every time you play it provided you unplug it or use headphones.
The best advice I can give to any beginner is to skip everything relating to music theory and notation. When you can hit the correct strings that you intend to, switch chords without concentrated effort, and easily reach four-five frets without straining your hand then you may want to delve into them. Until then:
Step 1: Learn to read tablature
Step 2:
Download tabs to the songs that _you_ enjoy. In the process of learning them is everything you will ever need to know.
Step 3: Seek advice when necessary from other guitarists, watching Youtube, or reading articles.
Do not waste your money on beginner how-to books. Do not waste your money on lessons from some guy who thinks its cool to get paid $40/hour to play guitar. There is nothing you will learn from any of them that you cannot learn for free.
Do not, under any circumstances, invest in a "decent" guitar anywhere near $1000 until your playing is on par with at least five of the
top twenty guitarists.
Invest in a digital tuner. You can get a decent one for $20 at any shop. You'll want to learn to tune at some point but until then don't worry about relying on it.
Regarding your pick of guitars: The V is a huge NO. They are fantastic to play live, but you won't be doing that any time soon if ever. A V acoustic seems pointless and designed to sucker in would-be guitarists. You need a guitar that you can sit down to play, and that is not a V shape or any derivative thereof. The Peavy is likely the same thing sold at Walmarts around the country. Again, there's such a thing as too generic when the fretboard feels like sandpaper and the strings need to be raised a half inch to avoid buzzing.
Try searching around
Musician's Friend because they do have decent prices and you can typically receive free shipping.
Lastly, you may consider seeking future advice at the ultimate-guitar forums where a few people may know what they're talking about. Seeking music advice on a video game forum from people with anime characters for avatars probably isn't the wisest move.