The HTC Status, formerly known by it’s dreaded ChaCha name, is now available for pre-order through AT&T. This Facebook phone has a dedicated Facebook button and a full QWERTY keyboard for updating on the social networking site. It’s priced at $50 on a two-year voice and data contract and arrives on July 17.

It features a small 480×320 resolution display and Best Buy will offer an exclusive color for the Status when it arrives, probably black or violet. It’s just a week away.

[electronista]