T3 India December 2020

A WHEEL WINNER Thanks to its maximum tyre clearance of 700c x 2-inches, the eTreviso offers excellent grip and comfort on slippery, uneven city streets PINARELLO ETREVISO If 2020 has made one thing abundantly clear, it’s that our commute has changed forever. Most of us are working closer to home and even those who have a distance to travel are eager to avoid stepping into places like tube carriages. Fortunately, Pinarello has pedalled in to save the day with its first ever urban ebike. The sharp silhouette of its hydroforming alloy frame is perfect for slicing down city streets, while its pannier and mudguards help carry your laptop bag and protect your smart togs from splashed grime on rainy days. Meanwhile, its Fazua evation power system is one of the…

Well, not exactly, but it was an important month for gamers. Sony is unclear about PS5’s release date in India, but Microsoft rolled out its powerful new consoles for Indian gamers. We played our heart out on the Xbox Series X trying out all the new and optimised games. Make sure you read our review on pg 62. We have also got a special feature on the accessories that you can buy to complement your new gaming console. Games that kept us busy this month include the new Spider-Man game, along with Ubisoft’s massive open-world games - Watch Dogs: Legion and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. All from pg 66. Now that we are spending most of our time indoors, it’s time for some upgrades, don’t you think? Our cover story highlights…

GOOGLE PIXEL 5 approx. ₹48,000, store.google.com The Pixel range tends to set the tone for the next generation of Android phones. As mid-range becomes the new normal, so the specs (and price) of the Pixel 5 have fallen right in line. This is, for a Pixel, a phone of quite restrained power, one with 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and the 5G-compatible Snapdragon 765G chipset, a decent processor that’s a half-step behind the top end today. Google has employed a cheaty workaround to give it both-ways wireless charging despite the Pixel 5’s recycled aluminium shell, and there’s a very solid camera package with an ultra-wide lens replacing the previous telephoto. There’s even an in-screen top speaker, which enables the Pixel 5 to do away with the top bezel – but that…

ROLEX, SUBMARINER Updated for the first time since 2012, now a single millimetre larger than its predecessor and powered by Rolex’s new calibre 3235, which has a 70-hour power reserve and a proprietary Chronergy escapement. rolex.com BAMFORD X G-SHOCK, 5610 A stylish nod to the original G – this watch features incredibly accurate radio-controlled timekeeping, a slim, shock resistant, resin case, and a few stylish embellishments from Bamford. bamfordlondon.com TUDOR, BLACK BAY 58 NAVY BLUE The hottest watch of the year? It could be! The insanely popular BB58 has been given the navy blue treatment. It’s robust, reliable, and is incredible value for money. tudorwatch.com BELL & ROSS, BR 03-92 DIVER ORANGE Limited to 250 pieces, this new version of the BR 03-92 will certainly not go unnoticed. The orange…

One of the questions during the i20 briefing was why would anyone consider a pricey i20 variant when they could own a compact SUV at a similar price. It’s the right way to look at i20’s pricing dilemma, but one also needs to consider the amount of features Hyundai packs in this premium hatchback. The 2020 i20 offers variants at different price points with varying features but if you consider the top-of-the-line Asta (O) variant, only a car more premium and expensive would offer such a rich feature set. Hyundai i20 is one of the better-looking hatchbacks in the market, and the newest edition takes it further. The new i20 has a sporty design with sharp cuts yet meaningful that add to the utility of the vehicle. A new jewel…

RAVI SINGHANIA What’s the best drone for a hike? THE HOLY STONE HS700D IS ENOUGH OF A BARGAIN THAT YOU WON’T EVEN CARE TOO MUCH IF IT SPANGS ITSELF INTO A TREE A Ho ho ho: drones don’t walk, silly! They fly! Once Guru has served his full life sentence in dad joke jail, he will recommend you something that does automated person-stalking, because presumably you want a device that’s going to film you huffing and puffing your way along a trail for some kind of ill-advised posterity, you narcissist you. You actually have a choice between person-recognition tech or drones that latch on to a GPS signal. There’s a vaster selection in the former bracket, with DJI’s latest Mavic Air 2 leading the pack. It’ll fly for around 30…