Limited Edition Titanium Porsche BlackBerry P'9981

Limited edition titanium BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 hands on

By Adam Zeis on 4 Apr 2012 11:32 am

Hands-on with the limited edition titanium Porsche Design BlackBerry P'9981!

If the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 isn't quite your speed, perhaps you're holding out for something a bit fancier? Seen here is a limited edition titanium BlackBerry P'9981. While it holds the same basic design as the original P'9981, this version is decked out in titanium all around, giving it a much different look than the stainless steel original. The keyboard fits right in with its matte black finish giving this device a smooth, dark look. A carbon fiber back cover (real or not we're not sure) finishes off the sleek lines of this high-end device. It looks like this limited edition titanium version isn't going to be readily available at Harrods either (sorry Kevin!), yet it will be available at auction with proceeds going to charity. Who knows ... maybe Jay-Z and Beyonce will want to upgrade? Keep reading for more images.

So what do you think of this limited edition P'9981? Better or worse than the original? Would you use one? Sound off in the comments!

Titanium Porsche Design BlackBerry P'9981

Limited Edition Titanium Porsche BlackBerry P'9981

Source: Pocket-lint

Topics: Porsche Design P'9981 From BlackBerry Porsche Design BlackBerry Harrods News & Rumors

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66 comments

MrChiezy Apr 4, 2012 at 11:55 am

That's almost my dream color Blackberry.
Just a Silver or Titanium-ish Bold 9900 with a black keypad+trackpad.

kware84 Apr 4, 2012 at 11:55 am

I take thats gonna go for a pretty penny. It looks way better then the original version. I would actually think about it if it was for sale. Where as the first version i would not. Sleek look!

pkcable Apr 4, 2012 at 11:59 am

If the original was 2000, I can't imagine what this one is gonna go for!

ldsmaf Apr 4, 2012 at 12:01 pm

LOVE IT, WANT IT, LOVE IT, WANT IT, LOVE IT, WANT IT. This is the perfect BB form, color and device. I could not have designed one better in my wildest dreams!! LOVE IT, WANT IT!!!!

undone Apr 4, 2012 at 12:04 pm

For a dead company its amazing there is a market for this!

/sarcasm off

Rootbrian Apr 6, 2012 at 3:12 am

RIM isn't dead at all.

Kofig1 Apr 4, 2012 at 12:05 pm

Of course I would sport one!!!

gord888 Apr 4, 2012 at 12:06 pm

oooohhh.... shiny things!

rspzeke Apr 4, 2012 at 12:14 pm

Jay Z - "If you feelin like a pimp, go and brush your shoulders off"

diegonei Apr 4, 2012 at 12:16 pm

Now that device makes sense. Now. Only now.

It isn't even as ugly as the original...

Rootbrian Apr 6, 2012 at 3:13 am

Who cares what it looks like. It's an awesome device!

lalston393 Apr 4, 2012 at 12:21 pm

Looks better that the original steel one, and that god awful ugly gold model.

Rootbrian Apr 6, 2012 at 3:13 am

Why so quick to judge?

sir.dangerfield Apr 4, 2012 at 12:27 pm

This looks like the dream phone for a certain personality...mine and is going to raise a lot of money. Real carbon fiber is the only material that can replace that lovely leather back of the original 9981.

Ben1232 Apr 4, 2012 at 12:28 pm

That looks so much better than the original p9981. The rear carbon fibre looks so cool.

s7khan Apr 4, 2012 at 12:33 pm

I don't think I would carry something so ostentatious

Rootbrian Apr 6, 2012 at 3:30 am

That's why.

jd914 Apr 4, 2012 at 12:49 pm

Worst looking BB ever. Just amazes me how many are drooling over this odd looking device. Just goes to show you fanboyisim has no limits. No matter how expensive, at the end of the day it's only a BB. Does lipstick on a pig ring a bell?

kingest_kong Apr 4, 2012 at 12:49 pm

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks its hideous. Its like they dragged it from the 80's.

Thunderbuck Apr 4, 2012 at 6:43 pm

I like it, and I totally get that "they dragged it from the 80's." You've never heard of "retro"?

It's got kind of a DeLorean vibe. But being Porsche designed, it seems more appropriate to include high performance materials like carbon fibre and titanium.

mnhockeycoach99 Apr 4, 2012 at 1:32 pm

Speaking of lipstick on a pig, I've been meaning to ask you how your mom was doing?

pcgizmo Apr 4, 2012 at 12:52 pm

Looks like sh!t.... Marty McFly wouldn't own one.

Rootbrian Apr 6, 2012 at 3:32 am

The same with you I guess.

barkomatic Apr 4, 2012 at 12:56 pm

The guy holding the phone with a driving glove is a bit over the top. I hope when BB10 is released, its a little more classy.

3_M4N Apr 5, 2012 at 5:30 pm

The glove material looks too loose fitting and wrong material to be a driving glove. I think it's more of a protective micro fiber glove to keep smudges from getting on the phone while it's being shown off (I could be wrong of course). Not sure it gets any classier than that! =D

NTOAUHRA Apr 4, 2012 at 1:21 pm

The designer should dig a hole, fall in it, and rot down there :D

Rootbrian Apr 6, 2012 at 3:32 am

So should you

ignites Apr 4, 2012 at 1:35 pm

I guess this was what Throsten meant by going for the HIGH end of the market... a bit too high ;) now.. drop a bit.. I know rim had a net loss of 125 mil and you were trying to sell each for 1 mil a pop and curves for 100$ a pop .. but I want a bb10 bold somewhere in between ;)

papped Apr 4, 2012 at 1:48 pm

I dig that battery door....

up488 Apr 4, 2012 at 2:02 pm

Nope, still don't like it! The design looks like something from 1985 and I wouldn't wanna carry it around! Seriously, fire who ever designed this device. It's 2012 people!!

Rootbrian Apr 6, 2012 at 3:33 am

WHO REALLY CARES? It's fantastic!

up488 Apr 4, 2012 at 2:04 pm

Just straight up ugly!

Rootbrian Apr 6, 2012 at 3:34 am

Too many judge it without looking at and considering all the work put into it's design.

Maxey05 Apr 4, 2012 at 2:07 pm

Looks pretty sleek to me. I would definitely rock that phone! I wouldn't be afraid for someone to steal it because most people would think it looks hideous and unattractive to steal.. lol

BerryRipe Apr 4, 2012 at 2:13 pm

Everybody knows if they had the money they would buy just because.

BerryRipe Apr 4, 2012 at 2:16 pm

After looking at it closer I agree it's God awful ugly just like the original. Thank God for my 9930!

houshinto#IM Apr 4, 2012 at 2:13 pm

Platinum P'9981? Ok now this is starting to get obscene.

obscene....I know what they could do next.

Obsidian P'9981

Just make sure the edges are not too sharp :)

BerryRipe Apr 4, 2012 at 2:18 pm

I like your creativity. BlackBerry Obsidian. Has a bit of a ring.

Kiddo2050 Apr 4, 2012 at 2:19 pm

Hawt!

southlander Apr 4, 2012 at 2:28 pm

Yep, even up close; it's still ugly.

playbookster Apr 4, 2012 at 2:36 pm

I would only buy this if it's more expensive, I don't want to hurt my image.

pblakeney Apr 4, 2012 at 2:47 pm

I don't really care about what Jay-Z and his wife and baby have or get as gifts from other people who can afford high end toys. I would like to have a phone that sync's with my PB without issues and maybe even some ability to choose a different theme now and then for my 9850.

mnhockeycoach99 Apr 4, 2012 at 2:53 pm

+100000

GaDgEtMoN Apr 4, 2012 at 3:29 pm

we should all pitch in a couple of bucks and buy one for our fearless leader :) maybe it will include for 7.1

jwn66 Apr 4, 2012 at 4:18 pm

Even uglier then the regular, I wouldn't even use that if I had it given to me for free LOL, good lord, disgusting. Hey RIM, I have a thought for you, stop with this bullshit and get some god dam apps for BlackBerry from the app makers that we want..... No wonder you've tanked harder then the Maple Laughs, which I didn't think would even be possible.

Rootbrian Apr 6, 2012 at 3:37 am

Very. You shouldn't even be here if you want to put down someone's long hours of labor and design.

olblueyez Apr 4, 2012 at 4:21 pm

That come with a wing and a fart box for your Civic?

chaosdivine Apr 4, 2012 at 4:38 pm

This is the funniest post I have read in a long time...on a scale of 1-5, I'd give you a 6!

Litt3 Apr 4, 2012 at 4:38 pm

Look Darth Vader has a blackberry too!

up488 Apr 4, 2012 at 5:42 pm

and why the glove?! really?!

up488 Apr 4, 2012 at 5:44 pm

If I wasn't so in love with my 9860 i'd leave blackberry for the simple fact that they would produce something like this!!

jpcharlie247 Apr 4, 2012 at 5:52 pm

I would def upgrade to this if I could. The phone is an amazing design. Blackberry did good with this. I wish it was a little bit mor affordable to the small guy but we all know there must be a limited edition for every product. Plainly put, the phone is perfect.

doxa sub750T Apr 4, 2012 at 6:04 pm

Not my cuppa! I wouldn't consider using it even if I am given it for free to use. I would quickly put it up on sale and buy a more real limited timepiece, preferably a diver watches. But, everyone mile will vary :-)

Cheers

WolfberryOS Apr 4, 2012 at 6:22 pm

Crackberry sould definately do a giveaway! :D

Thunderbuck Apr 4, 2012 at 6:40 pm

I liked the original, but this is definitely cooler... me want!!

sexyboy31 Apr 4, 2012 at 6:43 pm

Sad all that money for a bold. At least give me a faster processor or a better camera how about front and rear camera how about full hd video what a waste off time all I can say is rim you got till December to make me a he'll of a phone and a real tablet or I'm gone

joski Apr 4, 2012 at 8:53 pm

...says sexyboy31...

herrbremerhaven Apr 5, 2012 at 2:03 am

Titanium enclosure for a high end BB10 would definitely differentiate BlackBerry. If they did it as a limited availability run of just a million devices, and not get the pricing crazy, then they might get noticed.

Apple had a Titanium PowerBook at one point. The pricing was not at a crazy level. Modern manufacturing could allow this to happen.

I notice the sleek design of the Nokia 900 is polycarbonate. That's not high end. The Zeiss designed lens in the camera is high end.

That provides perhaps another idea. Perhaps with CEO Thorsten Heins connections in Germany, he can make a deal for Leica designed lenses and that Leica red dot on the top of the line BB10 phone. That would definitely make it a status symbol.

3_M4N Apr 5, 2012 at 4:04 pm

I love your idea! I was dissapointed when the 9930 camera didn't come with an auto focus lens and I feel that BlackBerrys have never been known for their cameras, but with a partnership like that, we could start getting really great quality cameras that complement the rest of the high end hardware we get with our BlackBerrys. A tip of the hat to you!