Pat Ropella Henderson

3 weeks ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson

REVIEW – Holy Stone has quite the lineup of drones, which they have been manufacturing for many years. Quite a few have been reviewed on The Gadgeteer over the years. Two previously reviewed drones include the HS360 and its successor, the HS360S. This time, we get to see how the latest iteration improves upon the HS360S. Here’s how flying the Holy Stone HS360E drone went. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons)Price: $249.99Where to buy: Amazon (Save $30 with on page coupon)What is it?

1 month ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson

REVIEW – Ever since my first e-bike, I’ve been kind of obsessed with them. Ask my family. I have four e-bikes in my garage right now. I love riding a bike to the park, running quick errands, and enjoying the outdoors. I’ve had basic e-bikes, long-range e-bikes, and even folding e-bikes. When the Heybike Alpha All-Terrain e-bike was released, it grabbed my attention. It’s a fat tire e-bike, not with a typical rear-wheel hub motor, but a mid-drive motor. What did that mean?

1 month ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson

REVIEW – Since my last review of a keyboard for The Gadgeteer (Royal Kludge S98), I have become quite a fan of the modern mechanical keyboard. I’m learning as much as I can about the different switch types, and what makes a mechanical keyboard good for me. Everyone has different preferences. The most significant requirement for me is the ability to switch from one device to another – QUICKLY. I use a PC for work, and a Mac personally.

2 months ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson

REVIEW – As I get older, these old hands have started to develop a little arthritis and using hand tools have gotten a little more difficult and painful. Screwdrivers, one of the most basic of home hand tools, are especially more difficult. I have found myself reaching for a drill with a screwdriver bit attachment to get most jobs done pain free. However, using a drill like that can very easily strip or break the screw.

2 months ago | the-gadgeteer.com | Pat Ropella Henderson

REVIEW – Have traditional tape measures run their course, and do they need improvement? Although I wasn’t entirely convinced, the folks at REEKON Tools have convinced me otherwise. I’ve been a semi-professional woodworker for quite a few years (making some side cash on woodworking makes me a semi-professional, right?) Anyway, every project I have worked on, from small to large, has required one consistent tool to be in my tool bag. The tried-and-true, retractable tape measure.