It seemed so long ago when television models used to sit in the corners and centers of rooms at home, with matching stands or legs to support them. Now, TV models become skinnier and are designed to be attached to walls. Gone are the days when television meant television set, meaning it includes other equipment, like stands and even custom-made cases, which encase and support the TV model.
But recently, Samsung has gotten retro with its new TV model. The Korean tech major has launched Serif, which is what typefaces with protrusions are called. And when you look at the new TV model, it indeed looks like a serif type letter 'I', giving it a classic feel to the design. Apart from the side of the TV, some Serif models also come with legs.
TV models nowadays only have the small plastic stand which lets users set it up on cabinets and small tables, much like newer desktop monitors. But unlike the TV models from the past century, Serif is less bulky and is considerably thinner than the older TVs. According to Stuff New Zealand, the TV set is designed by French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. "What we were looking for is a solid presence that would sit naturally in any environment," the Bourollecs said of the design.
Serif will come in three sizes, a 24-inch model, a 30-inch model and a 40-inch model. The 30-inch set comes in full HD display while the 40-inch set comes in ultra-high definition. All three Serif variations will come with built-in Bluetooth and wi-fi. The bigger models will be coming with the optional legs for the TV set. The back of the Serif is covered with fabric, and all the sizes come with a remote to match the Serif design.
The 40-inch set will sell for $1,860, so this is one expensive series for a TV set. Serif will be available in Europe next month. The TV sets will come in red, blue and white. Details of its availability in other countries have not been divulged as of yet.
