Black Acoustic/Electric Bass Guitar

I have an Ibanez AEB5EBK Acoustic/Electric Bass Guitar, Black that I bought myself and now never play. It's just sitting in my closet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JJDN9O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vCpBDbM3ZQC29

$200 OBO

Im absolutely new to bass, and i have just limited experience with acoustic guitars (i only know 3 songs). Im considering buying an electric acoustic bass instead of an electric bass since its relatively cheaper, i dont need an amp and im mostly going to play between friends in one of our houses and by myself. Also, i really like the unplugged sound. I would like to have opinions on this matter, also this is the bass im considering:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003JJDN9O/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1452096137&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=electric+acoustic+bass&dpPl=1&dpID=415hVFAW5oL&ref=plSrch


Something cheap to begin with. I dont want to spend a freaking lot for something that its a hobbie, not at the begining at least

This is what I have right now and it works really well for me! Not necessarily super cheap but it has an incredible tone and I play it around the house daily