AlcoHawk Pro: Professional Edition Digital Alcohol Detector
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Product Reviews of AlcoHawk Pro: Professional Edition Digital Alcohol Detector
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!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: Seems to Work Very Well, but Hard to Know For Sure
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had this item for a few months now. My reason for getting it was to know what my BAC level is after having a few drinks out at dinner or where ever and driving home. I have a general idea of how long for how many drinks for my weight ... but I wanted to reduce the guess work in case I am ever pulled over after having 2 or 3 drinks.
This item seems to work well, but since there is no way to know how accurate it is without checking it against a law enforcement machine (which I do not have access to) I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5.
The machine works well and appears to be accurate (when you use it a couple times all of the results are generally within .01 of each other).
The start up time is 20 seconds. To get an accurate reading you have to be able to blow out steadily for 5 seconds straight (you cannot stop to take in air or you will get an error). A draw back is that you have to wait 20 minutes (at least) after the last sip of alcohol you drank to get an accurate reading.
The manual recommends recalibration every 2 to 6 months depending on how much usage you give it. I think this costs around $20 or $30 and you have to send it in for that.
It comes in a nice protective case with extra mouth covers. It also comes with a wrist strap, car adapter and a 9v battery.
I am very happy with this so far. The cost is a bit high, but compared to the cost and hardship of a DUI, it is well worth it. I would recommend this to any one, especially a person that frequently goes out, has 2 or 3 drinks, and then has to drive after that.
Product Review: This thing is PRO!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the AlcoHawk Pro Alcohol Detector from Amazon about a month ago, and have used it 4 times. This thing is great! It provides consistent (accurate) readings when used correctly.
*Pros:
Good battery life
Accurate sensor
Easy to use
Comes with a nice hard plastic case with a soft cloth cover, a DC (cigarette lighter) adapter, and extra plastic mouthpieces
*Cons:
Price
20 Minute wait time after last food/drink
To test the accuracy of this product, my girlfriend and I both had about 6 drinks over the course of 1.5 hours. We each waited 20 minutes, then took turns blowing into the machine. Over the course of 10 minutes and 3 tests, my BAC read 0.05-0.06, deviating only by 0.01. My girlfriend's readings were 0.11-0.13, deviating by only 0.02. Considering we took alternating turns with the machine over a short period of time but it maintained its accuracy, I'd say the sensor within this machine is worth every penny.
I was apprehensive about the price of this item, but after using it a few times I highly recommend it!
Product Review: USELESS
Summary: 1 Stars
Brand new, out of the box, this unit is not accurate. I am 190 lbs. I drank 2 regular beers with some food and waited 30 mins. The first reading I got was 0.09. Not a chance I am that high. I immediately tested again, and tested 0.08. Tested a third time, 0.09. Don't waste your money on this inaccurate device.