The “[fill in the blank] killer” moniker is a bit overused, but what else do you call a QWERTY smartphone from LG?  The GW550, which was announced last June, has much in common with RIM’s BlackBerries, as well as Nokia’s own BlackBerry killer, the E71.

With Windows Phone Series 7 coming out by the end of this year, we don’t expect to see much demand for the GW550, which runs Windows Mobile 6.5.  However, we can’t pass up an opportunity to take a peek inside the GW550, thanks to internal photos contained in FCC filings.

The GW550 relies on a Qualcomm MSM7200A processor that contains an ARM11 applications processor running at 528 MHz and an ARM9 processor running at 256 MHz.  Dual cores is a nice feature on smartphones, which do a lot of data downloading in the background.

The MSM7200A is also able to render 4 million triangles per second, and 133 million textured pixels per second.  Sure, that doesn’t do you a whole lot of good with the limited selection of Windows Mobile games out there, but those are decent specs for a smartphone.

You will also notice NAND Flash Memory from STMicroelectronics next to the MSM7200A.  STMicro doesn’t have a large share of the NAND Flash market, but the company teamed up with Intel in 2008 to form Numonyx, which should give both companies a larger presence in the NAND market going forward.

The GW550’s wireless features are powered by a Broadcom BCM4325 processor.  This chip provides 802.11 a/b/g wireless, as well as Bluetooth.

While we don’t expect the GW550 to be a best selling device, it is satisfying to see the power LG put under the device’s hood.  If you’re interested in picking one up, you can find one from a wireless importer for around $500.  Be warned though, Microsoft’s dedication to the Windows Mobile 6.x platform will likely be minimal after Windows Phone 7 Series is released.

With several machines headed to the States, LG has certainly been busy on the netbook front this year.  Today, however, the company passed a Core 2 Duo-powered notebook through the FCC, called the LGT28.  The device will also be sold as the T280, TD280 and TB280 in different markets.

The LGT28 is part of LG’s X-Note lineup.  The device’s cover has a ridged texture that appears to be rubberized.  Three USB ports, a VGA port and HDMI port are on the sides of the device.

The LGT28’s screen measures 11.6 inches, with a 1366 x 768 resolution.  The device can support up to 2GB of memory.  Other features include a 1.3 MP webcam, Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n wireless, WWAN and Intel GMA graphics.  The LGT28 tips the scales at 3.3 pounds.

It’s not clear why LG decided to introduce a Core 2 Duo notebook.  We took a liking to LG’s crazy-thin netbook designs and by contrast the LGT28 seems a bit mundane.

No word on pricing or availability.

LG passed a svelte netbook called the X20 through the FCC today.  The Windows 7 device weighs only about 2.6 pounds (1.2 kg) with a 4 cell battery, and sports a 10.1” 1366 x 768 TFT color LCD screen, Intel Atom N450 processor, Intel 3150 GMA graphics, up to 2GB of RAM, 1.3 MP web cam, Bluetooth and HSPA 3G.

The user manual for the X20 indicates that the netbook will be released in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, China, India, Korea and Singapore.  The test report for the device shows several model numbers for the X20, including X200, XB200, XD200 and XV200 – we’d guess that these various model numbers are for different regions.  No word on pricing or a release date.

Update:  The Intel Atom in the X20 is a N450, 1.66 GHz processor according to test reports.  We have also confirmed 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and a 250GB 2.5” HDD, although the size of the HDD likely varies.

We don’t have exact measurements for the X20, but by eyeballing external photos of the device we’re estimating that it measures about 6.7” x 11” (170mm x 280mm).

A closeup of the X20’s keyboard reveals chiclet-style keys and a relatively small trackpad.

No one likes to see a bunch of wires hanging from a new, large screen TV.  Enter the LG Wireless Media Box.  This device, known as the AN-WL100W, sends wireless video from your media source to supported LG TVs up to 30 feet away.  That goes a long way to reduce wire clutter, giving your new LCD TV a neat, clean look.

The Wireless Media Box measures 12.8” x 1.7” x 8.09”.  This device connects to your media sources, including cable, DVD/Blu Ray, video cameras, etc.  The Wireless Media Box then transmits uncompressed video, up to 1080P to your LG TV sans wires.  The only downside here is that only a few LG TVs support the Wireless Media Box – although it appears that LG is building this functionality in a growing number of TVs.

LG’s Wireless Media Box technology has been available since early 2009, however the AN-WL100W box that passed through the FCC today appears to be a new model.

LG passed their MT310 AWS (Advanced Wireless Services) phone through the FCC a few days ago, and today they followed up with two more AWS devices:  the MN240 and LW240.  Typical of LG, today’s filings don’t provide us with much info.  However, we do know the devices will support 850/1900 GSM and CDMA, as well as AWS CDMA.  Support for both CDMA and GSM make this a versatile phone for the US.  Although since only CDMA AWS is supported, it’s likely that this device will end up on Verizon.

This 8” digital photo frame from LG packs a ton of features into a sleek package.  Known as the F8010P, this device has 2 GB of internal memory, support for SD, MMC, MS memory cards, 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth, and a compact remote control.

The F8010P makes the most out of its WiFi connection, allowing users to download media from Picasa, Flickr, YouTube, FrameIT, Internet radio channels, or your home network.  The device also supports media sharing through Windows Media Player 11.  You can also send photos to and from the device via Bluetooth – ideal for mobile phone pics.

With support for video and music, the F8010P is really more of a digital media frame than just a photo player.

Over the past year, several AWS (Advanced Wireless Service) phones have been rolling out to carriers across the US.  Today, the MT310 mobile phone from LG passed through the FCC, boasting support for AWS and 850/1900 CDMA bands.

According to the MT310’s test report, the device will feature a camera, Bluetooth, MP3 Player and GPS – but that’s about all we know about the device.

We’re guessing that the MT310 will be released for Verizon, since it supports 850/1900 CDMA bands.  The only other carriers that operate on these bands in the US are Sprint and Alltel, both of which didn’t win any AWS spectrum.

No word on pricing or a release date, but we’ll keep you updated as we learn more about the MT310.

LG passed it’s first LTE modem, called the M4, through the FCC back in September, and today the company followed up with a USB LTE modem called the M17.  While FCC filings don’t reveal much about the device, it does appear that LG is building out its LTE product line nicely.

Verizon has plans to start deployments of LTE in 2010, with AT&T following in 2011, so hopefully we’ll hear more details about LTE networks in the States soon.

This unassuming USB dongle from LG passed through the FCC today.  Known as the AN-WF100, this device is actually a WiFi adapter that brings the web to certain LG TVs.

I’ve noticed that many TVs now have USB ports, but to this point they’ve been used mostly for viewing pictures and video on a flash drive.  But LG’s AN-WF100 is a good effort by the company to provide modular upgradability to customers – definitely a much more practical solution than springing for a new TV.

This impressive netbook from LG made a Saturday appearance on the FCC.  Called the LGX30 (not to be confused with LG’s XPION X30 nettop), this netbook has a slick, super-thin design that looks great, and weighs only 1.74 pounds (with 3 cell battery).

The LGX30 is a Windows 7 netbook that rocks an Intel Atom processor (no info on what type of Atom).  The device has an 11.6” LCD screen (1366×768), SSD hard drive, Bluetooth, webcam, b/g/n WiFi, multicard reader, and Intel GMA 500 video card. 

Although it’s difficult to see in the picture above left, the LGX30 does have a track pad with left and right buttons.  The trackpad also supports multitouch gestures.

We have no info on the availability of the LGX30.  To date, LG’s computers have rarely surfaced in the US.  We’re hoping, however, that LG’s filing today signals a push to enter the US market in 2010.  If that’s the case, the sleek LGX30 is certainly a good effort.

More pics after the jump.

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