In Australia and elsewhere, the model is 49UB850T, but it does seem to be a reasonable price for the full package, especially compared to the lower end Samsungs that don’t even have 3D, let alone passive like the LG. While 3D is not the be-all, it seems odd to not included it at all on TVs that are still in the premium price bracket.
However, it is being released at the end of May here, so I eagerly await in-depth reviews and a chance to look at them for real with a couple of mockup screens.
It all really hinges on availability of HDMI 2.0 video cards. I am surprised that video card manufacturers are dragging their feet here, as 4K seems to be the first TV technology that really has a serious chance of serving as general low-cost (relative to ‘pro’) computer displays. While some TV manufacturers have put DisplayPort 1.2 on some of their models, they have a whole other target market for which such connections are just unnecessary overhead expense.
With gamers being the traditional cutting-edge consumer spenders on video technology, the card makers seem to be ignoring their enthusiasm for 4K at higher rates than 25/30Hz.