Forget the Razor, how about a $5,700 PORSCHE cell phone?

The Vertu Ascent Motorsport cell phone retails for pricey $5,700, but, then it can survive being run over by a Porsche -- its inspiration.



The Vertu -- measuring 4.25 inches long and 1.69 inches wide -- was designed based on Formula One Porsche race cars.

Its casing was made of petroleum-resistant automotive leather inlaid with carbon fiber and a patented composite material called Liquidmetal that is supposed to be twice as hard as stainless steel, the New York Times reported Saturday.

"The Liquidmetal casing of the phone makes it so durable, it can even withstand being run over by the very F1 Porsche the design was inspired from," said a statement by the cell phone company.

Vertu has enough storage space for 1,000 phone numbers, but it doesn't have Internet access, e-mail or a built-in camera.

It does supply a unique service -- a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week international concierge service that can do almost anything from making restaurant reservations to ordering a pizza.



LexusLexus - 12/4/2005 8:31:32 PM
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Wow how interesting, how often do person run over their cellphone with car. I would rather get a regular cellphone for about $200-300, if it get run over by a car or Porsche I can get a new for $200-$300 still way less than $5,700. Plus I like to get a new cellphone every six months anyway So spending $200-$300 every six months on a new cellphone is not problem. I guess who ever invented this is going to Sell Huge.......


DjDATZDjDATZ - 12/9/2005 1:53:24 AM
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im not a big fan of the price...but the phone itself looks insane...i saw it and i went so crazy 2 the point where my roomie had 2 tell me 2 calm down. LOL


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