Those of us who live in a tangle of electric cords and cables (self included) will be happy to hear about Ikea's foray into the consumer electronics world; a new entertainment center called the Uppleva.
The Uppleva is an all-in-one entertainment center that merges an HDTV, Blu-Ray player, and 2.1 surround-sound stereo, with all components housed in a single, customizable unit. "This product is all about design," according to John Paul Titlow of ReadWriteWeb. "Ikea's early marketing touts the Uppleva's ability to hide unsightly wires and encase everything in one clean, sleek-looking package. It's not unlike a certain Cupertino tech giant that often takes its cues from minimalist, European design." Sign us up: learn more at ReadWriteWeb.
Above: As usual, Ikea creates an appealing backdrop for the product in question—the Uppleva—complete with verdant indoor plants and artifacts from another age (feather duster?).
Above: The Uppleva offers the hope that even Luddites will be able to operate the home entertainment system.
Above: Another stylish installation of the Uppleva; an ornithologists lodgings, perhaps?