Samsung Makes $1,600 Vertical TV For The Smartphone Generation

Samsung has recently announced the Sero TV which will be released soon in South Korea for around $1,600. Aside from being a next-generation Smart TV, the Sero can be flipped to a vertical screen and work similarly to a smartphone. Here’s what we know about the new Samsung device.

According to Business Insider, Samsung revealed the new Sero TV to the public on April 29. The “Sero” name means “vertical” in Korean, an apt name for the major feature of the TV. The Sero TV installation comes with a vertical swivel that allows the TV to be flipped vertically if owners want something other than the regular horizontal view.

Moreover, Samsung explained that the Sero TV is made for the “millenials.” The vertical screen allows the TV to turn into a large smartphone which can be used to look at social media. With its 43-inch screen, the Sero TV can provide a screen larger than even tablets and PCs. The vertical screen view is geared for a better full screen view for social media content.

While the new TV is geared towards millenials, the TV itself costs 1.89 million won, which is around $1,623 in the U.S. The price of this new TV makes it a luxury for most millennials. Nevertheless, its focus on social media viewing makes it a great device for the smartphone generation.

Compared to other expensive TVs costing twice the Samsung TV’s price, the Sero TV is barely scratching the surface, but it’s still expensive on its own. Adopting these TVs for common use by the Smartphone generation may take some time.

As of now, Samsung is still handling the release of their first “foldable display” phone with the Galaxy Fold. The device release is currently facing some difficulties as the reviewers claimed the phone broke only after a few days of use.

After reports of broken Galaxy Fold devices from reviewers surfaced, Samsung also postponed the reveal of the foldable device in China.

For now, we’ll have to wait for Samsung to announce more details about the western reveal and release of the Sero TV and Galaxy Fold.