photo via TreoCentral

Apparently nobody at Verizon is superstitious because according to press reports the Verizon Centro is set to launch this Friday the 13th. Someone might want to clue in the stores about the launch date, because it seems that at least a few people have already walked into Verizon and snapped one up. Here’s some Verizon Centro chatter from the TreoCentral forum:

NO, I repeat, NO 29.99 data plan. That is only for the Blackberry. This phone requires a 45.00 Plan. Period. So, I got that plan to get the $100 Data Credit, and will be canceling tomorrow

I got this deal.. $269.99 -$100 for Ne2 - $100 data credit = $69.99 BUT then they did the 70 rebate right there on the spot… did not have to send in. The rebate form shows it ends on June 15.. so I wanted to buy before then. so I walked out paying the 30 in taxes for the phone (required in CA) and that is all. nothing more! no rebate to send in!

It is a standard 1150mAh battery

Yes… it works with the Ford Sync system (except for text messaging)! Yippiee!!

My signal strength - in home office - seems about the same

System OS is Garnet 5.4.9, CENTRO-1.02-VZW, Hardware A

By the way, if you’re thinking of a Centro, I spotted all the Palm Centro’s over at the Palm site for $49 after rebate.

Link: Treocentral