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FEBRUARY 2021 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 87 the lenses for different eye distances and an increased cushion size on the face mask. e HP Reverb G2 is available now for $599 but be sure you have a PC that is capable of using it. Dell My monitor choice at CES this year is a Dell (although there are a lot of new high- quality monitors being introduced.) Dell is debuting a new series of monitors aimed at improved video conferencing, including the Dell 34 Curved Video Conferencing Monitor. e 34-inch WQHD curved monitor is geared toward use with Microso Teams and features a dedicated button for joining Teams meetings, as well as other collaboration-friendly capabil- ities such as a pop-up 5-megapixel IR camera, dual 5W integrated speakers and noise-cancel- ing microphones Chromebook e Chromebook is one of my least favor- ite devices. To me they are not computers but just terminals that do very little without a con- nection to the internet. However, they do have an advantage because of their affordable pric- ing, and they work well for schools and other groups where performance is not as critical as cost. However, the Acer Chromebook Spin 514 stands out as the company's first Chromebook to feature AMD Ryzen 3000 C-Series proces- sors and AMD Radeon graphics, which enable strong performance, responsiveness, and rea- sonable battery life (up to 10 hours), Acer says. e Chromebook Spin 514 includes a 14-inch display with FHD resolution, and the device is highly durable with Gorilla Glass on the display and a reinforced aluminum chassis, according to the company. Other notable features include slim bezels around the display (for a 78 percent screen-to-body ratio) and a thickness of 0.68 inches, also it has options for up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. Addition- ally, Acer is offering a variant aimed at business users—the Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 514—with additional security and manage- ment capabilities has a starting price of $479.99 and is planned for availability in February. But a version of the Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 514 is reportedly priced at $749.99, which, in my humble opinion, is a very high price for a Chromebook. Vespera e Vespera Vaonis is a portable space obser- vation station that is a "perfect hybrid between a smart telescope and a camera." With its goal being to make astronomy more accessible, the app-enabled telescope is easy to use thanks to being fully automated, and it allows users to take photos and view findings with the app. e device will cost $1,499, and is expected to start shipping late in 2021. e Vaonis refines and simplifies telescope design, making them easier to use and opening the doors to a greater audience. Based on user-friendliness, porta- bility and shareability, the company has cre- ated the Stellina and Vespera telescope/cam- era hybrids, offering a simple way to view the heavens and photograph the stars.