Breath Test Pen for alcoholism, not halitosis

We all know that drinking and driving is a big no-no, both legally and morally, but sometimes it's hard to tell when you've had too much booze to get behind the wheel (probably because you're so drunk). That's where the personal breathalyzer comes in, and thankfully UK retailer Boys Stuff knows that most people interested in such products probably spend all of their money on hooch and can't afford one of the nicer models, so they're offering a "budget-conscious" alternative with excellent portability but questionable accuracy ("The place and method of operation may affect the test's result by up to 5%," claim the Boys). The Breath Test Pen indicates your sobriety level by flashing the normally-green LED red after an alcohol-filled puff, letting you know that it's time to "stop" and call a cab (and not to "stop" worrying and get in the car), and is presumably set at the .08 blood-alcohol level threshold common to both the US and the UK. If you're still not convinced that this $35 device is for you, we'll throw in a UV sunburn tester at no extra charge (we're not joking, it really does that- apparently drinking and tanning is more dangerous than we thought).

[Via Gadget Review]

[Luke @ Feb 17th 2006 11:52PM]

A quick search turned up the Alcohawk Micro (google it) that goes for about $50. It will actually tell you what your BAC is (up to .12).

Of course, that's enough for someone to tell if they can or can't drive...but for drinking competitions, the Alcohawk Precision looks like the best bet. It's more precise, goes up to .40, and costs around $80. Fun stuff.

[Luke @ Feb 18th 2006 12:13AM]

Hey, give me back my name!

[Luke @ Feb 18th 2006 12:23AM]

No chance

[tiuk @ Feb 18th 2006 2:26AM]

I don't understand what is so difficult. If I'm planning on drinking *at all*, I make arrangements to not drive. It just isn't worth it.

I guess that's too big an inconvenience for some people.

[Shannon @ Feb 18th 2006 11:27AM]

It's a test to see if you are drunk... not to see if you are an alcoholic...

[jason @ Feb 18th 2006 11:58PM]

Hmmm, this could be really useful...

[Bob @ Feb 20th 2006 8:27AM]

Poster number 4

Very pious of you to say so mate, what about the morning after? Lots of people are concerned with that.

But I do agree with you regarding drinking and driving during the same evening.

[Jeff P. @ Apr 30th 2008 12:29PM]

Testing. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

[jonathan030786 @ Feb 23rd 2009 1:26AM]

Hello ! Guys,
Never use alcohol.
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