Came across a lot of positive reviews/comments on the 720's camera quality considering its price point, and have been interested ever since.

How well can it capture text from a distance (i.e. whiteboards, notice boards)? I can't find any relevant sample shots to make a decision.

Based on most photos in the gallery linked from the first post in this thread [link], I'd have to agree.

But imo, it's not something consistent across all images. Some of the L720's outdoor shots seem desaturated in comparison to the L920 and L820. (or it could just be the other two oversaturating the colours)
The presence of a yellowish/reddish tint in a couple of the L720's photos is unmistakable though.

Thanks for the sample pics.

The text in the second shot is relatively crisp when full-viewed, but the same can't be said about the first one though. Was the camera in macro mode in either of the shots?

Count me in. Just got a Lumia 720 (Black).

Haven't signed up for a mobile internet plan yet, so I'm resorting to WiFi for the moment.
Notwithstanding the modest specs, the interface is quick and snappy, and the browser is really smooth.

However, this is only the second smartphone I've owned since a 2nd-Hand HTC Diamond several years back, so I'm not really in a position to comment further. (smartphone newbie here)

True, most of the Nokia centres/retail outlets are selling it at RM999.
But they'll throw in a free protective case (Nillkin; while stocks are available) to make the deal worthwile. Unfortunately, of the two outlets I visited, one ran out of the black case, and the other ran out of the black L720.

I finally settled for an Avaxx set for RM930 from a small shop in SS2. It has been my go-to shop for mobile phones, but I can't recall the name.

Not sure about the article. However, if you're not in a hurry, it certainly wouldn't hurt to wait.

As for ipmart, I've never bought anything from them before, but from what I can gather, they should be legit. The competitive prices could be simply due to them having a large stock. But of course, purchasing online means you will not be able to personally inspect the phone prior to making a purchase.

This post has been edited by refor_matt: Jun 7 2013, 05:42 PM

Well, what were you expecting? Scratch resistant =/= impact proof.

It's a known fact that Gorrilla Glass can and will break, especially when impacted directly. There are tons of drop test vids illustrating this point.

Admittedly, I think the phone's sleek frame looks and feels great without a case, and I'd prefer to keep it as it is. Now I'm having second thoughts...

This post has been edited by refor_matt: Jun 8 2013, 09:06 PM

Not sure if the charger is different, but from what I've seen, it's indeed ridiculously costly.

I can't help but to feel that wireless charging is a gimick though. Maybe it's just me, (I always bring my laptop to uni) but I really don't see how much more convenient or portable a wireless charging setup will be compared to a simple USB cable.

Besides, the 720's battery life is really impressive. Under light to moderate usage, it's not unusual for mine to go for several days on a single charge.

Why, of course I have.
But not more than a couple of feet onto a mattress, or a couple of inches onto an open book. XD