The OV/E is designed to provide a total audio-visual environment complete with surround sound, touchscreen controls, a vibrating seat and – in the case of this black one on show at CEDIA – a steering wheel and pedals so that the user can practice his track times. (This unit, by the way, is emblazoned with the autographs of Lewis Hamilton and Mikka Hakkinen.)
Of course, such a 'system' – if such a thing can be termed one – doesn't come cheap. There's plenty of scope for the individual buyer to choose the exact specifications. OV/E starts at around £50,000 and goes up to around £80,000. We'll take six, thanks.
Buyers of this extraordinary machine have so far included a Russian billionaire, a Saudi Prince, U.S. rap star The Game and the Walt Disney corporation, who bought 25 of the things. Their office must be a great place to work...
So, the personal home cinema 'pod' is here: is this the future? Tell us what you think.