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The Citizen
12-06-2025
- The Citizen
[REVIEW] Huawei Mate XT: No trifold gimmick, but it's pricey
What strikes you immediately about the Mate XT when unfolded is how ridiculously thin it is. If you are a businessperson, entrepreneur, CEO of a company, a sales representative, or perhaps even a university student, or a journalist like me, then the Huawei Mate XT is the best mobile device you can get at the moment. I only recently learned that the popular idiom 'seeing is believing' is a gross misreading of Thomas Fuller's original quote. The 17th-century English clergyman actually said, 'Seeing is believing, but feeling is the truth'. And that's exactly how I felt when I saw the Huawei Mate XT for the first time in Barcelona, Spain. Form factor What strikes you immediately about the Mate XT when unfolded is how ridiculously thin it is. Shockingly so, in fact. It feels sturdy, too. You wouldn't want to test the bendability of it in the opposite direction, obviously, but it does feel like it could take some stick The Mate XT Ultimate is more like a foldable tablet! It features a whopping 10.2-inch LTPO OLED screen with 360ppi resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 10-bit colour depth. This large 16:11 display can be folded one or two times, depending on your preferences and use case. Huawei has invented two different high-precision hinges for the purposes of the XT design, which are durable yet incredibly thin, and allow the device to remain as thick as a recent Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold when completely closed. But when it's completely open, this new Mate is only 3.6mm thin! Is this the best Friday or what? This amazing device just landed on my desk, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design 😀 Unfold the magic ✨ #Huawei #HuaweiMateXTUltimate @HuaweiZA @HuaweiMobile — 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) June 6, 2025 ALSO READ: WATCH: Samsung S25 Ultra an AI marvel Danger By comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 has 7.6 and 6.3-inch screens, and the OnePlus Open 8 and 6.3-inch screens. Creases are a major issue for foldable screens like those on the Samsung and Honour devices, but Huawei has managed to tame both on the Mate XT. It's no worse than the Galaxy Z Fold 6. What puts the phone in danger is that one of the hinges in the phone causes a bent portion of the display on the outside edge, making it susceptible to damage when dropped, even when closed. The in-box case covers this up with a flap that runs the whole length of the phone. Gaming With its tri-fold form factor and huge display, it is impressive, which makes it a breeze for multitasking needs. It's worth noting that you can only split screen between two apps, but with pop-up windows and extra screen real estate, I didn't find it much of a hindrance. The Huawei Mate XT is well-suited for gaming, offering a smooth and responsive experience even with graphically intensive games. It provides a solid performance, and the large, high-refresh-rate display enhances the gaming experience. The Mate XT Ultimate runs on Huawei's own Kirin 9010 – it's a step back from the Kirin 9020, which powers the Mate X6. It's coupled with 16GB RAM, and you can get the device with up to 1TB of storage. Photography Huawei phones have been known for their solid photographic chops, and we expect that to be the case with the Mate XT. The rear setup, which can also be used for selfies, has a 50MP primary camera with OIS and a variable aperture, a 12MP 5.5x zoom camera with a periscope telephoto lens, and a 12MP AF ultrawide camera. Laser assistance and a colour spectrum sensor complement the back cameras. There is also a small 8MP imager inside a cutout in the screen. ALSO READ: Vivo X200 Pro offers DSLR experience, but it's pricey Battery The main thing people ask me about the Mate XT, once they get over its foldability, is whether the battery sucks. In my experience, it absolutely doesn't. The 5,600mAh capacity proves more than capable of lasting a full day. I'm not spending all day with the phone fully open. A 5,600mAh battery is a decent size for a phone, but relatively small for a tablet. Pricey After several weeks using the Mate XT as my main phone, my primary impression is that it delivers on its promise, effectively offering three different devices in one. The Mate XT feels like the ideal combination of tablet and smartphone. The fact that it's so thin and consequently folds down into such a practical package is where the innovation and demand lie. Verdict All in all, the Huawei Mate XT is designed for those who demand the cutting edge of consumer technology. But there is one huge drawback, and this is not cosmetic. The Huawei XT ultimate design is pricey and retails for around R70,000. Many people will also argue that it's a Huawei device, and therefore, it lacks Google. Well, Huawei has done a workaround on this. All you need to do is download the GBox app, and you will have access to all the necessary apps. It takes about five minutes to download all the apps, depending on the connection, and it works like magic. China talks Currently, the United States and China have agreed on a 'framework' on trade after two days of talks in London aimed at de-escalating tensions between the sides. So who knows, maybe they may have also been talking about the Huawei issue. If they are discussing Huawei, and if the sanctions are lifted against the company, Huawei could become a world market leader in the mobile phone, watch and computer market, taking the competition to the likes of Apple, Samsung and many others. ALSO READ: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review – It's a handful
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Isuzu finally puts sticker price on sharpened-up MU-X
Isuzu's bakkie-based Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Mahindra Scorpio-N rival has undergone a series of changes inside and externally. Approved for South Africa back in February, Isuzu has finally divulged price and spec details of the heavily updated MU-X. Debuting on local soil after premiering in its home market of Thailand just over a year ago, the still second generation MU-X introduces a reworked exterior and interior, but omits the new 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine as well as any form of hybrid assistance. New outside Still spanning six derivatives powered a choice of two turbodiesel engines, the MU-X's exterior restyling comprises a model specific grille, new headlights and a redesigned bumper not shared with its bakkie sibling, the D-Max, new fog light bezels and the Isuzu badge below the bonnet line as opposed to on the grille. At the rear, the now Audi Q8-inspired facia sees the inclusion of a new bumper and revised LED light clusters connected by a full-width LED light strip. ALSO READ: It is coming: Facelift Isuzu MU-X gets the nod for South Africa Rounding the exterior off, Isuzu has revised the colour chart to include a total of seven; Splash White, Mercury Silver, Onyx Black, Obsidian Grey, Red Spinel and two new options, Eiger Grey and Biarritz Blue. Debuting as the new flagship, but still with the Onyx prefix, the XT effectively becomes the South African version of the Thai-spec RS as an entirely new moniker for any Isuzu product. Rear facia now resembles that of the Audi Q8. Image: Isuzu Mainly about aesthetics, the XT gains five-spoke gloss black 20-inch alloy wheels, a magnetite finish on the front bumper, gloss black mirror caps and roof rails, XT badges and an expanded mix of gloss black and magnetite accents. Distinguishing itself further, the Onyx XT comes with four colours of its own; Onyx Black Mica, Eiger Grey Metallic, Mercury Silver Metallic and Dolomite White Pearl. Inside, and virtually identical to the facelift D-Max, Isuzu has revised the cabin to include not only upgraded materials and levels of fit-and-finish, but also a seven-inch TFT display within the instrument cluster across all models. Biggest interior change is the revised instrument cluster and infotainment system. Image: Isuzu The same applies to the nine-inch touchscreen infotainment that receives wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but swaps the physical shortcut buttons on the display's outer surround for touch-sensitive switches. In a complete reverse as well, the touch-sensitive buttons for the audio system make way for physical knobs. As before, all models again provide seating for seven. Spec On the specification front, the MU-X range once again kicks-off with the LS, whose list of features include a multi-function steering wheel, six-speaker sound system, auto on/off LED headlights with auto-levelling, rain sense wipers, side-steps plus the following: push-button start; partial leather upholstery; electric mirrors; electric front seats; two USB ports; front and rear parking sensors; reverse camera; cruise control; Trailer Sway Control; Multi-Collision Braking; Brake Override Control; Hill Start Assist; Hill Descent Control Stepping up from the LS, the LSE swaps the rear-view camera for Isuzu's new 360-degree setup, while also adding auto folding and heating functions to the side mirrors. Additional standard items include: remote engine start; paddle shifters; tyre pressure monitor; dual-zone climate control; auto-dimming rear-view mirror; eight-speaker sound system; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; Blind Spot Monitoring Interior of the Onyx XT differs incrementally from the LSE. Image: Isuzu Completing the range, Onyx XT builds on the LSE by adding ambient lighting, Adaptive Cruise Control, red stitch work on the seats and heated front chairs to its list of features. Expanding on the array of safety and driver assistance systems are: Multi-Stage Collision Braking; Reverse Automatic Braking; Driver Attention Alert; Automatic Emergency Braking; Lane Keep Assist; Forward Collision Warning; Pedal Misapplication Mitigation; Lane Departure Warning Besides the Onyx XT, all MU-X's ride on 18-inch alloy wheels, with an electrically opening tailgate being standard on all but the entry-level LS. No changes up front Up front, the mentioned engine options once consist of the 1.9-litre RZ4E-TC that produces 110kW/350Nm, and 4JJ3-TCX 3.0-litre DDI that makes 140kW/450Nm. Omitting the mild-hybrid system offered in Thailand, the former is again mated solely to a six-speed automatic gearbox, which sends the amount of twist to the rear axle. Known as the RS in Thailand, the previous Onyx now becomes the Onyx XT. Image: Isuzu For the rest of the range, the 3.0-litre unit also retains the auto 'box as its only option, but with a choice of rear-wheel-drive or part-time four-wheel-drive – the latter being standard on the Onyx XT. Besides the standard fitting of an under protection guard underneath the transfer case of all four-wheel-drive models, the MU-X has a claimed wading depth of 800 mm, ground clearance of 235 mm, approach angle of 30-degrees, departure angle of 26-degrees and breakover angle of 24-degrees. Also unchanged is claimed tow rating of 2 100 kg on the 1.9 LS and 3 500 kg on all 3.0-litre models. Price Now available, all models are once covered by a five-year/120 000 km warranty plus a five-year/90 000 km service plan. MU-X 1.9 DDI LS AT – R752 300 MU-X 3.0 DDI LS AT – R852 600 MU-X 3.0 DDI LS 4×4 AT – R939 500 MU-X 3.0 DDI LSE AT – R886 700 MU-X 3.0 DDI LSE 4×4 AT – R973 700 MU-X 3.0 DDI Onyx XT 4×4 AT – R1 026 800 ALSO READ: Wait over: Chiseled and sharper Isuzu MU-X comes out of hiding
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Not this again — AMD's RX 9070 XT may cost up to $250 more than MSRP
AMD is joining the battle against some of Nvidia's best graphics cards. The RX 9070 XT and its non-XT counterpart should now (hopefully) start flooding the shelves, and gamers are hoping to see them at their recommended list price (MSRP). Unfortunately, some models may cost up to $250 more from the get-go, which is similar to all of Nvidia's recent RTX 50-series releases where the GPUs cost much more than they should. Although the cards aren't technically up for sale just yet, Best Buy seems to have plenty of RX 9070 XT and non-XT models listed — they're just marked as 'coming soon.' The good news is that there are several models listed at MSRP, which means $599 for the 9070 XT and $549 for the RX 9070. The bad news? Some cards are really pushing the price up by a whole lot. Take the XFX Mercury AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT OC, for example. This is an overclocked card, and it comes in white, which often adds a bit of a premium to the price tag. Still, the GPU is listed at $849, which adds a whopping $250 to the MSRP. Meanwhile, the RX 9070 non-XT has some pretty pricey models up for grabs, too. The most expensive one I could find costs $669, which is less of an increase, but still a huge markup. AMD hasn't made its own versions of these cards (known as Made By AMD, or MBA), but it promised that it'd work with its partners to ensure wide availability. Let's hope that this availability extends to not just expensive overclocked models but also their more affordable counterparts sold at MSRP. Getting the pricing right is going to be key in AMD's competition against rival Nvidia. At $600, the RX 9070 XT is affordable — after all, it can reportedly rival Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti, which starts at $750. However, bring that price up to $850 and it's a whole different ball game.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Omnicell Inc (OMCL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic ...
Total Revenue: $307 million, an increase of $24 million over the prior quarter and $48 million over Q4 2023. Product Revenue: $182 million, up $24 million from the previous quarter and $37 million from Q4 2023. Service Revenue: $125 million, an increase of $1 million over the previous quarter and $11 million over Q4 2023. Non-GAAP Gross Margin: 47.4%, an increase of 290 basis points from the prior quarter. GAAP Earnings Per Share (EPS): $0.34, compared to $0.19 in the prior quarter and a loss of $0.32 in Q4 2023. Non-GAAP EPS: $0.60, compared to $0.56 in the prior quarter and $0.33 in the same period last year. Non-GAAP EBITDA: $46 million, an increase of $8 million from the previous quarter and $23 million from the same period last year. Cash and Cash Equivalents: $369 million, down from $571 million as of September 30, 2024. Non-GAAP Free Cash Flow: $43 million for Q4 2024. Inventory: $89 million as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $6 million from the prior quarter. Bookings for Full Year 2024: $923 million, exceeding guidance of $800 million to $875 million. Total Backlog: $1.201 billion as of December 31, 2024. Full Year 2024 Revenue: $1.112 billion, a decrease of $35 million or 3% from 2023. Full Year 2024 Non-GAAP EPS: $1.71, a decrease of $0.20 from 2023. Full Year 2024 Non-GAAP EBITDA: $136 million. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Signs with OMCL. Release Date: February 06, 2025 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Omnicell Inc (NASDAQ:OMCL) exceeded its bookings guidance for 2024, driven by strong demand for connected devices. The company returned to year-over-year revenue growth in Q4 2024, with total revenues reaching $307 million. Omnicell Inc (NASDAQ:OMCL) solidified its balance sheet by issuing new convertible senior notes and repurchasing a majority of the principal amount of previously outstanding notes. The XT Amplify program continues to gain traction, with significant customer wins and market share gains. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) is expected to grow, contributing significantly to overall revenue, with specialty pharmacy services as a key driver. Despite strong bookings, Omnicell Inc (NASDAQ:OMCL) anticipates product bookings to be flat to modestly down in 2025 compared to 2024. The company faces a $0.20 headwind to non-GAAP earnings per share in 2025 due to reduced interest income from repurchasing convertible senior notes. Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly from $571 million to $369 million by the end of Q4 2024. Omnicell Inc (NASDAQ:OMCL) is concluding the XT replacement cycle, which may impact future bookings and revenue growth. The company is navigating potential tariff risks and cost of goods challenges, although it has strategies in place to mitigate these impacts. Q: Can you expand on the end market demand and how it translates into budget growth? A: Randall Lipps, CEO, explained that hospital financial conditions have improved, contributing to strong bookings in the fourth quarter. This positions Omnicell well for 2025, with expectations for continued growth into 2026. The improved financial position of customers makes decision-making easier, and the excitement around the XT Amplify program facilitates investment now rather than later. Q: How should we think about the trajectory of gross margin and operating expense growth in 2025? A: Nchacha Etta, CFO, noted that gross margins improved in 2024 and are expected to continue improving in 2025. This will be driven by managing expenses, favorable product and customer mix, and operational improvements. The focus remains on improving overall profitability through fiscal discipline. Q: What contributed to the upside in bookings in 2024? A: Nchacha Etta, CFO, highlighted significant demand for connected devices and additional bookings from XT upgrades, including market share gains. The XTExtend program also contributed to improved bookings performance. Q: How does the new administration's focus on technology innovation impact Omnicell's business? A: Randall Lipps, CEO, stated that the administration's focus on efficiency and safety aligns with Omnicell's core strengths. The company is well-positioned to leverage its innovation in making customers more efficient and safe, which should drive better returns and outcomes. Q: What is the outlook for the XT Amplify and XTExtend pipelines? A: Nchacha Etta, CFO, mentioned that the adoption of XT Amplify and XTExtend follows a traditional bell curve. Hospitals are moving back into capital equipment markets, which could accelerate adoption. The company is optimistic about continuing momentum into 2025 and beyond. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Interior Photos of the 2025 Subaru Outback
Read the full review The 2025 Subaru Outback's interior hasn't much changed since this generation was introduced for 2020, but that's not a bad thing. Our Touring XT test car had the slate-black nappa leather interior. The other upholstery color choice is brown, which offers more contrast with the dash and doors. An ergonomic common-sense shoutout to the traditional shift lever. The XT's 11.6-inch touchscreen is flanked by knobs for volume and tuning, which is a nice setup. The steering wheel is heated all the way around the rim, which is not always the case with heated wheels. The physical knobs for the stereo system have helpful (and, blissfully, also physical) analogues on the steering wheel. The EyeSight suite of driver aids is standard on Outbacks, but the Touring trims gets a third wide-angle mono camera to better monitor the periphery. Front-seat heating and ventilation controls are relegated to the touchscreen, which is kind of a bummer because it can be laggy at startup. Fit and finish is commensurate with the Touring XT's $44,330 starting price. The Outback is a two-row wagon, and the lack of a third row allows for an accommodating back seat. A rubber cargo mat is ready for the inevitable slushy ski boots and other artifacts of the Outback lifestyle. You might not guess it, but within that center console there lies an honest-to-goodness CD player. The Outback seats are well bolstered for minor off-road shenanigans. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
