fender starcaster strat guitar

Which electric guitar is better for a beginner?
I’m looking for a starter electric guitar, and I’ve narrowed it down to two I really like. So my question is which one do you guys think is better; the Fender Starcaster Strat Guitar Pack, or the Ibanez IJX30 Jumpstart Metalpak?
Fender:
http://www.target.com/dp/B000VOADMU/sr=1-1/qid=1243633946/ref=sr_fkmr_txt_1_1/191-3124332-6922508?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k:fender%20squier&page=1
Ibanez:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-IJX30-Electric-Guitar-Pack?sku=517552
For the value and quality, you are better off with the Starcaster. Just change the strings that come with it and tell the guy to install .009 extra light Ernie Balls. The strings that come with are garbage.
But if you replace with what I tell you, it will improve the tone and the guitar will be easier to play suck as finger-tap, bends, hammer-ons , pull-offs etc.
The Ibanez you suggest is garbage. I tried it. Ibanez make good higher end guitars but for what you are asking, get the Fender. You won’t regret it.
Intro to my new Fender Starcaster Strat Starter Kit