When the original Porsche Design BlackBerry P'9981 was released last summer, pundits wondered what would happen with the luxury collection once BlackBerry 10 finally launched some six months later. Of course, BlackBerry (then RIM) and Porsche Design remained mum to the subject.
Fast forward exactly a year and BlackBerry has launched, to somewhat mass appeal, both new 10-powered devices in the Z10 and Q10 (with the entry-level Q5 launching imminently). Still, however, no word on what would happen with this expensive - but oh so luxurious - collaboration. Even with BlackBerry 10 on the market, BlackBerry and Porsche Design still launched an all black Matte finish P'9981 and a 24-carat gold version is also floating around online.
Today, some of our questions have finally been answered. According to notorious BlackBerry leak site Tinhte, a Porsche Design BlackBerry Z10 does indeed exist, as does a Porsche Design BlackBerry Q10 (not pictured). The PDZ10 is said to be made of genuine leather and outfitted with carbon fibre on the inside.
No details on pricing or launch, but expect it to drop in Q3 of this year. See above and below for more images and sound off below what you think of this new device!
[via N4BB]