Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2016 i T3

Prices vary, google.com Google wants to make your life simpler and smarter, and it’s just taken its biggest step towards achieving that with its latest fleet of exciting devices. At the centre of this new Google universe are the new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, which are packed full of Google juice. But it’s not just the handsets that are looking to run your life so that you don’t have to. The big G has also launched Daydream, its new VR platform; Google Wifi, its answer to great internet at home; Chromecast Ultra, which streams 4K awesomeness direct to your TV; and Google Home, its amazing house assistant. Google Pixel and Pixel XL Say hello to the most Google-y phones ever created. The search giant has never been more involved…

Kodak’s PixPro SP360 action cams enable you to shoot footage in a whole new way, opening up a world of 360-degree video – meaning you can get your audience right to the heart of the action. Want to film a concert in full 360-degree 4K? Or maybe show off your snowboarding skills – transporting your viewer directly to your board? Well, the Kodak PixPro SP360 and SP360 4K are the best tools for the job. You’ll marvel at the clarity of these action cams – particularly the new SP360 4K (pictured, right). It’s 360-degree spherical lens and 235-degree field of view enable you to tell your story in style. What’s more, mount two action cams together and you’ll be able to get full 360-degree spherical video. Kodak’s dual camera base…

In between the newspaper articles about the world ending, and people being killed in their beds by malignant clowns, I recently came across a story about tech that resonated with me on two different levels. It was headlined: “Man takes 11 hours trying to make tea with a Wi-Fi kettle”. At first, it resonated with me because I identified with his pain. I don’t know about 11 hours with a Wi-Fi kettle, but I reckon I’ve put in cumulative hours to about the same length as World War II trying to set up and maintain ‘smart home’ products. Even once they’re set up, it’s not like they’ll work with each other. They all run on different standards, so they just sit in their respective corners glowering at each other like…

LVL LVL... WHAT IS THIS STRANGE SET OF LETTERS, GURU? It’s yet another flippin’ fitness band, that’s what it is. As if GaGu wasn’t already wearing three. OK, AND WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT IT? This one isn’t pitched as a straight fitness band – it’s a “wearable hydration monitor”, which will tell you how much water to drink and when. It’s your mother, basically, on your wrist. HOORAY! Yes, brilliant isn’t it. At last, that sense we all lack – a bit like hunger, but for fluids – will be added to our human forms, and we can finally put an end to our shrivelling into desiccated husks of chewy jerky. BEHAVE YOURSELF. Fine. There are competing theories as to how much water you should actually be drinking – Guru…

01 XHEAD: DYSON V8 ABSOLUTE The perfect companion to the 360 Eye, Dyson’s flagship cordless cleaner boasts more suction than most full-sized designs, an exceptional 40-minute battery life and a long list of handy accessories. It doesn’t come cheap, though. £499, dyson.com 02 BOSCH ATHLET BCH65MSGB An all-in-one beast that packs 25.2V of lithium-ion battery tech, giving a mansion-mastering 75 minutes of cleaning time with sufficient power to smash your corded vacuum cleaner into the recycling. £329.95, bosch-home.co.uk 03 VAX STEAM FRESH POWER PLUS Blast away dirt and leave your house gleaming, without resorting to nasty chemical cleaners. Just fill the tank with water and this super-powered, multi-function steam mop can transform floors, tiles, taps and stainless-steel surfaces in seconds. £149.95, vax.co.uk 04 iROBOT BRAAVA 390T It’s time to ditch…

OUR MISSION IS TO BRING YOU THE CLEAREST RECOMMENDATIONS WE CAN – AND THAT MEANS A GREAT DEAL OF HARD WORK HAPPENS BEFORE A PRODUCT EVEN REACHES OUR PAGES! Because we only feature products the T3 team would happily use ourselves, we end up discarding a significant number of options in each category before settling on a final shortlist to review. In this respect, T3 Select does exactly what it says on the tin, picking only the best of the best to test; the gear we know you’ll want to seriously consider purchasing. And that should mean an end to you having to undertake hours of painstaking research and product comparisons. You won’t see any duff products featured in our tests, but you will come away with clarity on…

Crosscall Trekker-M1 REVIEWED BY NIGEL BEAVEY FROM SALISBURY £330, CROSSCALL.COM/EN Why I bought it I’d decided to spend three months in France to do some hiking and camping in the wilderness – I think they call it “finding yourself” – and my mate Gerard recommended the Crosscall Trekker-M1 as an ideal outdoors companion. It was over £300 in English money, but my crummy old Motorola wasn’t going to cut the mustard, so why not? What I like about it Unlike a lot of phones, the Trekker-M1 is waterproof. With an IP rating of 67, it can stay under a metre of water for up to 30 minutes. Not that I ever took advantage of that, but I needed to use it in heavy rain a lot, and it coped admirably.…

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR THE VERY BEST TECH AVAILABLE TODAY, YOU HAVE DEFINITELY COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE. T3 Elite is the best gadget-buying guide you will ever encounter. To create it, we’ve ruthlessly filtered all the categories that count, to bring you rock-solid recommendations. We’ve selected a Super Six of elite gear for each of the categories listed below. If something’s not included, we don’t rate it – it’s that simple. Each Super Six is ranked in order, and the number-one product makes it into The Elite (p120), which is our pick of the 12 best products you can buy today. To make your next purchase as straightforward as possible, we’ve also included useful buying advice, and highlighted the hottest gear you can get for £100 and under.…

Smartphones  01 SAMSUNG GALAXY S7/S7 EDGE www.samsung.com PRICE From £569 TESTED T3 255 The S7 duo are superbly designed phones with brilliant cameras, beautiful screens and some innovative additions. T3 SAYS These Galaxies are simply the best phones of the year, whichever you go for. 02 iPHONE 7/7 PLUS www.apple.com/uk PRICE From £719 TESTED T3 262 Water resistance, great haptic feedback and an amazing camera set-up are just some of the features on Apple’s stunning new releases. Expensive but brilliant. T3 SAYS If you can get past the lack of a headphone socket, you have a winner here. 03 HTC 10 www.htc.com PRICE £570 TESTED T3 256 HTC finally delivers with its new handset, with loads of power, a responsive interface, great battery life and incredible audio capabilities. The camera…

Nvidia Shield Pro Buff enough to push out 4K pixels to your TV, and so much more besides. Install any Android streaming app, or stream games from your desktop PC – it’s not cheap, but the extent of its abilities may make the price worth it. £219, shield.nvidia.co.uk Roku Ultra The 4K- and HDR-compatible evolution of the Roku ups the price, but the functionality that comes with it – everything from an app that can act as a remote control or streaming source, to a button that locates the remote – justifies it. £129.99, roku.co.uk Matricom G-Box Q² An Android TV device with a hefty processor, just enough RAM, and guts formulated to run the Kodi media-centre app perfectly. If you’re looking to get your personal 4K collection up on…

Disable hardware Not connected to Wi-Fi? Switch off that Wi-fi module, otherwise your computer will be constantly hammering the airwaves looking for a network it knows. Your laptop may have a physical switch, or it may have a keyboard combination. Both are there for good reason: while the effect on your battery may be reasonably negligible, it’s not non-existent. Do the same with your Bluetooth module – this will generally need to be done with software. While we’re on the case, unplug every USB device that you’re not using – even portable drives – because each one draws its own individual trickle of power. Drop the brightness That blinding top-end backlight isn’t doing your eyes, or your battery, any favours. It’s really only there to fight the menace that is…

Home audio 01 NAIM MU-SO QB www.naimaudio.com PRICE £595 TESTED T3 256 With powerful, room-filling sound, exquisite detail, a rock-solid build and eye-popping design features, the Qb is a stunning wireless speaker in a condensed package. T3 SAYS It might be smaller than the original Mu-so, but the Qb is every bit as incredible. 02 B&O A1 www.beoplay.com PRICE £199 TESTED T3 257 This portable speaker has an astonishing 24-hours battery life, making it perfect for long-listening on the move, aided by the hard-wearing, splashproof design. The sound is also remarkable, given the size T3 SAYS Small, powerful and portable. 03 RIVA S www.rivaaudio.co.uk PRICE £199 TESTED T3 257 This is a beautifully-made Bluetooth speaker, and IPX4 splash resistance makes it great for the pool side. 13 hours of battery…

Nora Do you snore yourself awake? Does your partner do it for you? Nocturnal vibrations can be a real problem, but Nora offers a solution: it’s a small under-pillow chamber, inflated by a silent pump when it hears snoring, that should gently nudge the culprit to a new position. £230 pre-order, smartnora.com HoMedics SoundSpa Relaxing audio can help you tune out of the world. It’s particularly useful if you have an active mind at night, and the SoundSpa’s selection of sounds – from fan to white noise to, oddly, thunder – should help drive those thoughts away for a straightforward slumber. £29.99, homedics.co.uk DreamScience DreamScience’s maker claims that, using specific sounds, it can activate individual brain waves for a sound sleep and a refreshed wake-up. It starts with alpha waves,…

Rob Carney EDITOR There are just so many great phones out at the moment that Rob doesn’t know which one to use. He’s currently got an iPhone 7, an iPhone 7 Plus and a Google Pixel poking out of his pockets. Luke O’Neill ART EDITOR Combining his love of graphic design and models, Luke took the bull by the horns this month and designed our stunning tech shopping guide. Oh, and the rest of the mag too. Robert Jones FEATURES EDITOR, T3.COM Robert has been dressing to impress while putting together T3.com’s October style guide. He’s also been getting ready for Halloween by updating T3’s “scariest games ever” round-up. Nick Odantzis DEPUTY EDITOR Nick is currently on sabbatical in Patagonia, and we haven’t heard from him. No doubt he’s using…

BLOWN AWAY 01 DYSON SUPERSONIC The Tesla Model S travels like a fart in a phone box, and racing from 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds will leave Elon’s hair looking like a soiled Brillo pad – so he’ll need a dryer that can mould it back into shape. Dyson’s Supersonic blows out 41 litres of air per second for fast drying, features four precise heat settings and comes with a whole bunch of magnetic attachments. A ‘Musk buy’ if ever we saw one [ouch – Ed]. £299.99, dyson.co.uk BOOKING GOOD 02 AMAZON KINDLE VOYAGE Another feature of the Model S is Autopilot, where the car effectively drives itself on motorways. While it’s activated, Elon can kick back with an e-book on the Amazon Kindle Voyage (don’t try this at home, kids,…

01 ADOBE PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM This offers professional Photoshop features, as well as an in-app camera that shoots in DNG format. Free; App Store, Google Play 02 MAXCURVE For the professional photographer who wants the most comprehensive curve-editing tool on the market. £2.99; App Store 03 OBSCURA CAMERA A camera app for your iPhone that gives you manual control over ISO, exposure, focus and shutter speed. £3.99; App Store 04 THE GREAT PHOTO APP Learn the basics of photography with interactive lessons. Mystified by all the techy terms? Start here. £2.29, App Store 05 PHOTO EDITOR PRO Turn your photos into great-looking snaps or Instagram classics. The best app for filters on your Android phone. Free; Google Play 06 HD CAMERA Take HD photos on your Android phone. This app features…

Isn’t it exciting to think about what could be next on your tech shopping list? But it can be tricky when you have things like a budget and indecisiveness getting in the way. So we’re here to help. In typical T3 fashion, we’ve put together the ultimate list of kit to satisfy the hole that’s burning in your pocket (and no, we don’t mean the Galaxy Note 7). So, whether your budget is £50 or £5k, we’ve got a gadget for you. Flick to p48 now. For around a month, I’ve had a Dyson 360 Eye doing my vacuuming for me. And I’ve got to be honest, I love it. But there’s a raft of robo-vacs out there now, so we decided to test the best three. See who was…

From £269, braun.com Oh joy, another shaver. It’s not just another shaver. The Series 9 Titanium is the absolute state-of-the-art in male facial depilation. The hair to the throne. Just in time for Christmas, Braun has created the ultimate shaver. Surely, Braun said all that last time it put out a shaver? Well, that’s technology for you. However, as good as the original Braun Series 9 was, this is the first electric shaver we’ve tried that can actually get rid of a good three days’ worth of stubble. How does it manage that? It’s all thanks to its HyperLift&Cut and Direct&Cut trimmers. These do what their names suggest, up-combing and trimming longer hairs, before the Opti-Foil shaver takes it right down to your skin. I notice that the HyperLift&Cut trimmer…

01 ALPHA INDUSTRIES MA-1 Hate getting trussed up in heavy winter coats? No problem! Alpha Industries, designer of flight and field jackets for the US military for years, has you covered with this padded, tough-wearing, winter-ready, slim-fit bomber. If the dark, petrol-green colour palette doesn’t help you stand out, the festoon of appliqué patches, all centred around an air-force theme, surely will. £185, asos.com 02 RIVER ISLAND BLACK SUEDE If you want a bomber that’ll last way beyond the latest embroidery trend, choose a timeless design such as River Island’s premium suede jacket. Versatile enough for both day and night wear, this Suede Bomber features fitted sleeves, a neat zipper front and ribbed cuffs. Don’t like the colour? It’s also available in khaki, tan or light grey. £130, riverisland.com 03…

THE READER Jason Bevan Jason wants to make the most of his holiday in the Alps, staying safe and connected while there, and being able to relive the best bits afterwards – so he’s asked T3 to help. 01 OLYMPUS TOUGH! TG-TRACKER The hugely robust Olympus Tough! TG-Tracker adventure cam is waterproof to 30 metres, freezeproof to -10°C, shockproof to 2.1 metres, crushproof to 100 kilograms and also dustproof. It can shoot 4K video in wide-lens format, while five-sensor (GPS, acceleration, compass, barometer and thermometer) tracking captures every bit of data. £280, olympus.co.uk 02 PATAGONIA SNOWDRIFTER PACK You’ll need something tough and roomy to lug all your kit around in, and the Snowdrifter Pack is just the job. Made from nylon and polyurethane with a DWR coating, it won’t fall…

The leaves have turned brown, it’s still unseasonably hot, and despite the tempting prospect of barbecue weather until February, Guru has decided to do his bit for the environment. First thing that’s out is Mrs Guru’s car, a contraption that belches more methane into the atmosphere than a cow with indigestion. In its place will be a swanky Gtech eBike, £1,000-worth of electric-assisted pedalling that fires off at 15mph with the lightest of crank turns. It looks awesome but it had better be worth the investment – expect Mrs Guru’s verdict in a future issue. GaGu’s big pile of spent Duracells, which is getting a bit leaky and eating into his carpet and pets, needs to stop growing, too. Problem is, the terrible memory of rechargeable Ni-cad cells lingers large…

1st Dyson 360 Eye Price: £799 URL: dyson.co.uk OK, SO IT TAKES AGES TO GET THE JOB DONE, BUT IF TIME ISN’T AN ISSUE, THE 360 EYE OUT-CLEANS THE COMPETITION EVERY SINGLE TIME. T3 RATES: The superb Dyson Link app makes it easy to schedule cleaning, as well as offering real-time feedback and geek-worthy analytics of its cleaning prowess – almost as if it’s showing off. T3 SLATES: It’ll weave neatly around chair legs, but the squat design won’t fit under most modern sofas, which is irritating as T3 would rather send a robot down there than do it ourselves. T3 SAYS: It took 17 years to produce, but Dyson has set a new benchmark for robotic cleaners, offering the power and dirt pick-up of a regular vacuum cleaner…

1 APPLE WATCH SERIES 2 The latest (and greatest) generation of Apple’s best-inclass smartwatch is a real fitness powerhouse, featuring built-in GPS (so you can leave your phone at home when you go for a run) and water resistance down to 50 metres. Oh, and the fitness apps are ace. From £369, apple.com/uk 2 SPARBAR PRO If you want to sharpen your boxing skills – especially your hand and head movement – then the Sparbar Pro is for you. Hit it and the bar rotates, coming back at you – so you always have to have your guard up. Use this and you’ll be as quick as Amir Khan in a Ferrari. £420, sparbar.co.uk 3 BRAGI THE DASH Bragi’s The Dash is a set of wireless buds with a difference.…

INSTANT CAMERAS Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 THIS CLASSICALLY STYLED RANGE-TOPPER IS FUJIFILM’S COOLEST INSTANT CAMERA TO DATE £119, FUJIFILM.CO.UK DESIGN Ironically, the attractive retro styling of the Instax is more Leica-like than the latter’s own instant camera, and it’s marginally less wide, too. We prefer it. But otherwise, these cameras have obviously sprung from the same pod. FEATURES With no digital preview, the draw is in the distinctly analogue thrill of being provided with an instant print, witnessing it ‘develop’ before our eyes and not knowing what we’ve got until it appears. Happily, the prints are dry to the touch. PERFORMANCE It’s fast, simple and responsive. Instead of an on/off button on the back (as on the Leica), there’s a chunky power switch above the lens. This leaves the top…

ON TEST THIS MONTH THE GADGETS WE’RE LIVING AND BREATHING NICK ODANTZIS VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTE Nick’s been after a GTE for ages, so when Volkswagen offered to build him one from scratch, of course he said yes to trying one out! ROB CARNEY ONKYO DP-X1 This month, Rob’s been blasting Hotel California in high-res on the sublime Onkyo DP-X1. Its looks won’t appeal to everyone, but it’s a solid player. CLAIRE DAVIES KOBO AURA ONE When Kobo launched its waterproof e-reader, it sounded too good to miss. So Claire’s firing up the new Aura One to see if it’s as good as it looks on (e-ink) paper.…

PLAYSTATION VR WORLDS Sony’s own selection of mini-games prove a perfect introduction to the world of VR. There’s something for everyone, but it’s The London Heist that’s the real star of the show. £29.99; PSVR, DualShock 4, PS Move BATTLEZONE VR Battlezone kickstarted the 3D actionshooter genre back in Eighties arcades, and now Rebellion has given it a fresh lick of VR paint. It’s a real blast. £49.99; PSVR, DualShock 4 DRIVECLUB VR Practise your parallel parking in the safety of VR – that, and hurtle along at 135mph on the wrong side of the road. £34.99; PSVR, DualShock 4, (Thrustmaster T300RS reccommended) ROBINSON: THE JOURNEY Crytek’s adventure is a PSVR exclusive and sees players assume the role of a crashed spaceship’s sole survivor. It’s Jurassic Park meets Lost In…

Free; App Store The Government may have closed the legal loophole that enabled digital freeloaders to watch iPlayer without having a TV licence, but for the fee-paying citizens of Britain it’s business as usual, with great content to watch on demand. The problem is finding it. With different apps for every on-demand TV channel, plus things like YouTube, Amazon Video and Netflix to throw into the mix, it’s hard knowing where to start. The solution is to use Anytime by Utelly, a great little app that puts all on-demand TV in one place, so you can watch whatever you want, regardless of which TV channel or service it originates from. Customisable, so you can set up your viewing preferences, it acts as a great-looking filter to all the different…

What is it? It could be nothing, but it might just be the future of your smartphone. And it could be the future of your desktop device, too. Do go on… We know that a thing called Andromeda exists. We know that Google is developing it. And we get the feeling we’re going to be getting our hands on it soon. Going on the info we have at press time, much of which is speculation, we’ll need to insert the word ‘probably’ a lot: Andromeda is probably a merger of Android and Chrome OS technologies, far beyond Chrome OS’s compatibility with Android apps that was introduced last year. It’s probably going to be available on Google’s Pixel phone. And it’s probably going to be powering a new line of laptops,…

TVs 01 PANASONIC TX-50CX680B www.panasonic.co.uk PRICE £649 TESTED T3 255 Proof that you don’t need to spend a mint to get a great 4K TV with superb picture performance, clean styling, as well as the Freeview Play and Firefox OS smart platforms. T3 SAYS A belter of a screen bargain – just add a soundbar and it’ll be perfect. 02 PANASONIC TX-65DX902B www.panasonic.co.uk PRICE £3,299 TESTED T3 258 This big 4K beast certainly has the wow factor, delivering stunning picture clarity, terrific sound and a range of features that include Netflix and Amazon streaming. T3 SAYS Getting the cinema experience on your home TV has never been closer. 03 PHILIPS 55PUT6400 www.philips.co.uk PRICE £629 TESTED T3 255 Another 4K bargain – this Philips isn’t quite up there with the Panasonic…

Laptops 01 DELL XPS 13 www.dell.com PRICE £1,060 TESTED N/A The XPS 13 is brilliantly designed and outperforms its rivals under the hood. The infinity display gives you the expanse of a 13.3-inch screen on an 11.9-inch laptop. T3 SAYS With its fantastic performance and build, it’ll serve you well for years to come. 02 HP SPECTRE X360 www.hp.com PRICE £849 TESTED T3 244 The X360 is powerful and has a massive 12.5-hour battery life. Its 360-degree rotating keyboard enables you to use it as a tablet or stood upright for hands-free video. T3 SAYS For a relatively modest price, you get a powerful and versatile machine. 03 ASUS ZENBOOK NX500 www.asus.com PRICE £1,699 TESTED T3 239 The diminutive NX500 boasts a stunning design, impressive power and a bright, vibrant…

Flare Audio Isolate Titanium Also available in aluminium, Flare’s tiny battery-free buds are impeccably designed, using foam to create a barrier between the metal cylinder and your ear drums, which blocks out everything including heavy bass. £47, flareaudio.com Pinlock Earplugs The Isolates’ extreme noise blockage isn’t ideal if you’re a motorcyclist – you need to be able to hear the world around you. The Pinlock Earplugs are specifically designed to just reduce wind noise by 24dB – perfect for the road. £19.99, pinlock.com 3M Peltor Tactical 6S Peltor’s traditionally designed, AAA-powered cans reduce all external audio to a moderate volume. They’re made for use in shooting, dropping gunshots to a safe level while still enabling you to hear conversations. £79.99, peltor.com…

Smartwatches 01 APPLE WATCH SERIES 2 www.apple.com/uk PRICE From £369 TESTED T3 262 Apple’s wearable now packs GPS, water resistance for swim tracking, and even more styles – not to mention the ace watchOS 3, which keeps everything ticking over. T3 SAYS Apple has nailed it this time – the Series 2 is the best smartwatch around. 02 MONDAINE HELVETICA 1 www.mondaine.com PRICE £650 TESTED T3 259 The Helvetica 1 is stunning on the wrist and packed with smarts, including fitness and sleep tracking contained within a sub-dial at the bottom – though further notifications can be found within the phone app. T3 SAYS A stunning and smart timepiece. 03 PEBBLE TIME STEEL www.getpebble.com PRICE £229.99 TESTED T3 249 The Pebble Time Steel brings with it ease of use, a…

The Dronecode? Catchy name, eh? The Civil Aviation Authority’s Dronecode (not to be confused with a project of the same name that’s working towards creating open-source drone software) is a short set of rules for hobbyist pilots that’ll ensure you don’t get collared when taking your quadcopter for a spin. Go on, then. The basics are things you’re probably already doing: make sure you can always see your drone, keep it away from aircraft/airfields and fly under 400 feet. If your unit has a camera, you can’t fly it within 50 metres of people, vehicles or buildings, and you can’t fly over congested areas or gatherings. The last couple are worth following even if you don’t have a camera. Congested areas? Basically, don’t take your drone up anywhere that’s densely…

Connected home 01 CANARY www.canary.is PRICE £160 TESTED T3 254 Though a little on the hefty side, the Canary looks slick. It offers excellent 1080p video day or night, and motion-triggered events, while the app is feature-packed and intuitive. T3 SAYS The Canary is the best all-round connected security camera you can get. 02 DJI PHANTOM 4 www.dji.com PRICE £1,229 TESTED T3 259 The most advanced drone T3 has ever tested, the Phantom 4 boasts a huge array of features, including obstaclesensing, giving just about anyone the ability to shoot professional-looking video. T3 SAYS Top dollar equals top aerial antics. 03 NEST LEARNING THERMOSTAT www.nest.com PRICE £180 TESTED T3 242 Stylish and easy to use, this smart thermo integrates with other connected-home gadgets, and learns your heating habits. T3 SAYS…

You don’t always have to spend big money to get something you’ll love to bits. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favourite products for £100 and under. Some of our chosen gadgets also happen to be the best things you can get in their particular category, others are great-value alternatives to bigger ticket purchases, but all are brilliant products we’d be happy to use ourselves. So next time you get paid and there’s spare cash burning a hole in your trouser pocket, make sure you consult T3’s £100 Hotlist! THE SUPER SIX 01 1BYONE DIGITAL SMART BODY-FAT SCALE www.1byone.com $32.99 (£25) This app-connected scale offers data on your fat, water and muscle content, as well as less important things like bone mass. T3 SAYS No bashing…

THE X FACTOR Can-Am, a division of Canadian company BRP, has been turning heads with its ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) for years. But aesthetics are just a small part of their appeal: considerable effort goes into preparing these machines for high-performance on- and off-road activity. The Maverick X3 range comprises three vehicles: the X3, the X3 X DS and the X3 X RS. The latter is a 72-inch-wide beast that complements the engine’s turbo power with even better traction. Prices start at £18,000. SPEED DEMON This beast was built for speed. Its 900cc Rotax three-cylinder inline engine delivers 154bhp, with 113lb-ft of torque, and it’s also turbocharged to the max. 0-60mph comes in just 4.9 seconds. COOL COCKPIT A low seating position but good line of sight means that driver…