Porsche may be best known for its sleek, performance-driven cars, but their subsidiary Porsche Design has steadily expanded into many other industry verticals such as fashion, high-end whiskey, sleds, watches, hookah pipes (you might think we're kidding, but we're not), and even smartphones. Now, it looks as though the dynamic designer is teaming up with Canadian-based Research in Motion to create a co-branded design officially coined "Porsche Design P'9981 Smartphone from BlackBerry."

Not surprisingly, this smartphone is packed with more than enough capabilities for any user. Backed by a BlackBerry 7 operating system, it's complete with a 1.2 GHz processor, HD video camera, eight gigs of built-in memory with room to add more, and a QWERTY keyboard. It even comes with personal concierge service!

Of course, like anything else Porsche Design brings to the market, the P'9981 smartphone promises more than performance. Defined by a sleek forged stainless steel case, supple leather backing and cutting-edge touch-display screen, it's offers the brand's quintessential luxe look.

"Since 1972, Porsche Design has presented milestone products with iconic style and the P'9981 smartphone from BlackBerry will be our next landmark," says Dr. Juergen Gessler, CEO, Porsche Design Group. "The pure and distinctive design, coupled with authentic materials and an emphasis on the manufacturing process, perfectly match out philosophy and complement the Porsche Design assortment."¹

Perfect for drivers looking for a hot, and might we add practical, accessory to match their Panamera, Caymen, Cayenne, 911 or Boxter, the Porsche Design P'9881 Smartphone from Blackberry will be available at Porsche Design stores, later this year. The cost: $2,000.

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