Now that's some slick investigatin' you got goin' on there little lady! I took a look around the net for that 50-inch Sony LCD and found that it goes for about $3,599, in Japan. I checked out the specs, and as best I could figure these newer units are incorperating a proprietary Sony digital connection (D.D.C. or direct digiatal connection) for High Definition. It also seems as if they are capable of displaying upwards of 1080i natively, which means that our Japanese comrades have upgraded the LCD panels to accomedate this, or so I interpreted. Also, according to the currency calculator, the new 60 inch model is going for about $3,999. I will keep looking into this for you until I can come up with more solid spec figures for ya'. In case those prices are a bit alarming to you, I just want to reassure you about buying the Gran Wega, Lena. That television of yours is one great piece of hardware, as I am sure you are aware, and you can rest assured that you have spent your money wisely and am sure you will enjoy it for years to come. Technology is always moving ahead and everything drops in price. Besides, these models haven't even reached our shores yet, and probably won't until next year or so.

If you would like a look at these units, here is a link to the Japanese site:
http://www.akd.co.jp/akiden/PV/KDF-60HD800/KDF-60HD800_big.jpg

Take care, Lena!

-Jeremy