Vizio will be releasing a new 52-inch 1080p LCD soon, rumored to arrive sometime in August 2007. If you’re considering the GV47LF and can afford to throw a littlle more cash toward a television, it might be wise to hold off until you see some technical specs for the GV52L.

There are rumors on the AVSforum that the 52-inch will not be much of a step forward. Of particular note will be whether the 52-incher improves upon the GV47LF’s 800:1 contrast ratio (its base, or “typical,” ratio). If it does not, I would recommend going with the much cheaper 47, or even look elsewhere for a TV with deeper blacks.

Link to the AVS forum discussion: GV52L anticipation discussion.

Also arriving in late August to early September will be Sony’s 50-inch SXRD, the KDS-50A3000 for around $2499. It will have much deeper black levels than current Vizios, and all-in-all, looks like a pretty sweet television for the price. However, these kinds of televisions require a lamp replacement every 8,000 hours or so to the tune of $250. Probably not a television for the bargain hunter in you. (See picture of the SXRD below.)