# BlackberryPi Zero 9981

Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W handheld in BlackBerry 9981 form factor. 3× USB 2.0, mini-HDMI, 512 MB RAM. CNC aluminum front, 3D-printed rear

- **Seller:** [Denjhang's Retro Hardware](https://lectronz.com/stores/denjhang), Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- **Price:** $199.00 (USD, before shipping and taxes)
- **Availability:** In stock
- **Categories:** Raspberry Pi, Retrocomputing, Ethernet
- **Product page:** https://lectronz.com/products/blackberrypi-zero-9981

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## Description

#### What is it?
BlackberryPi Zero 9981 is a minimalist Linux pocket computer that resurrects the iconic BlackBerry 9981 silhouette for the SBC era. Built around the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, it distills bare-metal tinkering into a device that fits your palm. The 512 MB RAM confines you to command-line workflows and lightweight X11 desktops—perfect for mastering SSH, shell scripting, Python automation, and GPIO basics without distractions. Three external USB 2.0 ports and a mini-HDMI output let you dock to full-size peripherals when needed, then slip back into your pocket for mobile hacking.

#### Why did you make it?
The Zero 2 W is the most accessible Pi for beginners, yet it usually ends up naked on a breadboard or buried inside 3D-printed cases with no soul. I wanted a cohesive, "finished" tool that honors the keyboard-phone legacy while teaching real Linux skills. The BlackBerry 9981 form factor—compact, keyboard-forward, business-serious—felt like the perfect spiritual ancestor. By wrapping the Zero 2 W in CNC aluminum and hot-swappable Nokia batteries, I created a distraction-free environment where learners confront the terminal directly, building muscle memory for grep, vim, and git rather than relying on bloated IDEs.

#### What makes it special?