AlcoHawk Pro: Professional Edition Digital Alcohol Detector
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Product Reviews of AlcoHawk Pro: Professional Edition Digital Alcohol Detector
Product Review: Questionable Accuracy, $20 calibration cost
Summary: 3 Stars
First, to the point, everything seems to work fine when it arrives, but it costs $20 TO CALIBRATE the device. You cannot self-calibrate the device. That said, I did what anyone would do, drank my face off. After 10-12 shots, 6 beers and 2 godfathers, i waited half an hour and blew a .06! The device claimed I was legal to drive and I could barely see straight. Is it worth 20 dollars to calibrate a device i got on the cheap? Not really.Product Review: Good tool for moderation!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this because although I like to imbibe, I do not like to get drunk. Being moderate is important to me. The Alcohawk Pro: Professional Edition Digital Alcohol Detector is a great purchase for those looking to be sure never to drive over the BAC limit (or let their guests do so either!), for those who want to be moderate and have a way to keep yourself really honest, or to just learn your tolerance levels better.
Imagine knowing what it REALLY feels like when you're a .08 BAC and you thought you were "fine" to drive! It's a powerful safety tool. However, it will warn you not to use it to judge your ability to drive - they have to make that disclaimer so they don't get sued. But, isn't it better that you at least checked in with yourself before you got behind that wheel?
Yes, you'll have to get it recalibrated but it comes with a log book so you can guesstimate when it's time to send it in for services. Hey, 20 bucks in recalibration costs is cheaper than the thousands a DUI or worse consequences would cost you. And that goes for the cost of the machine, too. I got the highest quality one for just that reason. Anything is cheaper than the possible consequences of drinking. Spend the extra cash and get this one. Just be sure to follow the directions carefully and don't let people play with it unnecessarily.
Product Review: Waste of Money
Summary: 1 Stars
I am a pretty savvy buyer and always do lots of research prior to buying something. After extensive research I decided to purchase this one, partly because it was endorsed by some police departments.
Using it correctly, waiting 20+ minutes after food and drink, etc... turns out this device is highly inaccurate.
I am 220 lbs 6-8' and all the charts say that 4 beers in 2 hours is under the legal limit. Tried this several times after drinking 4 Bud Lights in a 2 hour span and waiting 20 minutes I get reading .21 and other time a .18 which lists a extreme DUI.
Maybe it need calibration but to that extreme? Its brand new.
All in all this is a waste of money and judging by its readings drinking some night time cold medicine would cause a DUI.
Very inaccurate device.
Product Review: Amazing eye opener!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always heard about people driving when they are over the legal limit and wondered why they thought they were OK to drive. I began wondering what it really felt like to be at or above the legal limit in California which is .08 but found no way of getting accurately tested.
When I purchased this unit, it was exactly as described and although I chose the free shipping method of delivery, it came rather quickly.
Easy to set up and use and I was on my way. I was at a dinner party where cocktails were served before dinner and wine with dinner. Afterwards we had coffee (no more alcohol) and when I wanted to leave and drive home about an hour later, I decided to check my level. What a shock to see that I registered .12, but felt totally able to drive and would have done so had I not checked myself.
I then ran myself through some of the tests that you see the cops do on TV and was able to perform without any problems, but had I been in even a little accident that wasn't my fault, I would have gone to jail.
I highly recommend this to anyone!
Product Review: Play it smart!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this breathalyser because I never really knew how many drinks it took to be over the limit. DUI is vicious and extremely expensive. Not a risk I was willing to take anymore. So, now I know when it's safe to drive. It works great. I leave it in my car and use it weekly (along with most of my friends...usually for fun). So, if you have ever wondered where you were "legally" at, here's the answer. Don't get a DUI, it's stupid and not worth it. Spend the money on this thing! It's a good investment. P.S. If your wife is like mine, she'll be thrilled!