The Boxster and Cayman made it onto the Car and Driver 10 best list again. 11th time for the Boxster. In a separate section of the magazine, they explain that they had considered the 911 as well but it didn't provide the driving experience that the mid engine cars do.
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/09q4/2010_10best_cars-10best_cars
In the same issue, it looks like VW is going to push for a Porsche downmarket of the Boxster that shares it's chassis with a VW and Seat.