Yes, we've considered using OEL.

Is it still an option for a future product (when it gets cheaper), or did the idea got entirely wiped under the carpet?

About the "simple" look of the Empeg. I actually like that simplicity. I'm also not for a headunit which looks like a christmas tree. But I do think it would be a good idea to implement the OEL displays with the empeg player, if only for the higher resolution and the (even more) exclusive look it would get by doing so.