­Taiwan handset vendor, ASUS has shown off a smartphone which is says has the most powerful processor in the world. The 800 MHz processor is significantly more powerful than the average 500 MHz which are usually shipped in handsets - and will make the phone menu and functions more responsive. Featuring ASUS’ latest touch-driven user interface - Glide - the P565 posts Vs benchmark scores almost two times that of competing products in its class.

The ASUS P565 is geared toward the business community. The coupling of an 800 MHz processor and Glide - an innovative touch-responsive user interface exclusive to select ASUS PDA phones - makes for a powerful, productivity-boosting combination. The P565 also comes with a potent suite of business-oriented features and software, including push mail, business card recognition and Microsoft Office Mobile. Other useful applications such as Anytime Launcher and Multi-Home enable users to view their calendars, the times of local and visiting cities, weather reports, online news and much more—all with an intuitive tap, slide or flick of their fingers.

The ASUS P565 is equipped with a 2.8" VGA (480 by 640 pixels) high-resolution touchscreen. The ASUS P565's battery lid is lined with black synthetic leather, commanding instant respect and attention. The leather contrasts nicely with the P565’s modern, high-gloss face, and lends the phone a natural tactility and evocative appeal that elevates it far above other phones on the market.

The handset will ship as a Windows Mobile 6 handset with HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity. Pricing details are still to be announced.

Source:ASUS