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BlackBerry and Porsche Design have been honored to win �smartphone of the year 2012′ award by Plus X. The award is for the BlackBerry P�9981, which combines typical straight-line and puristic design by Porsche Design and innovative technologies by BlackBerry.

�We are very proud to receive this seal of quality. Receiving the Plus X Award for the Porsche Design P�9981 smartphone confirms we are operating at the cutting edge with our demand for design and quality,� said Axel Kettenring, Managing Director RIM Germany.

Press Release

Stuttgart/Cologne. The Porsche Design P�9981 smartphone by BlackBerry has been awarded as �Smartphone of the Year 2012� by a distinguished jury at the renowned Plus X Award�. The German luxury brand�s product combines typical straight-line and puristic design by Porsche Design and innovative technologies by BlackBerry.

�Porsche Design has been a symbol for Iconic Style since 1972,� says Dr. Juergen Gessler, CEO of the Porsche Design Group. �Products with clean lines and no frills are at the heart of our design philosophy. Our collaboration with BlackBerry led to a smartphone that implements our credo without compromises. The Porsche Design P�9981 Smartphone by BlackBerry is a modern luxury smartphone that combines timeless design with state-of-the-art technology.�

Axel Kettenring, Managing Director RIM Germany, says: �We are very proud to receive this seal of quality. Receiving the Plus X Award for the Porsche Design P�9981 smartphone confirms we are operating at the cutting edge with our demand for design and quality.�

The Plus X Award is awarded in the categories technology, sport and lifestyle paying particular attention on innovative and future-oriented products that distinguish themselves from others by a noteworthy added value � the Plus X Factor.

Please find more information on the Porsche Design P�9981 Smartphone by BlackBerry under de.blackberry.com/devices/p9981.

Source: N4BB

[avt123]

Interesting. A $2000+ device wins smartphone of the year.

IMO the 9900 looks nicer.

[Ben1232]

Interesting. A $2000+ device wins smartphone of the year.

IMO the 9900 looks nicer.

+1 the 9900 does.

The titanium / carbon fibre P9981 on the other hand.