Prestige AL6000 | Professional Grade Breathalyzer | US DOT & US Coast Guard Approved | Globally-Patented Replaceable Sensor Module (Silver)

Works great, a real plus to have to double check your levels after going out. Many people don't understand how out of control strict DUI laws are becoming....they are getting totally out of control in many states now....we are becoming like a police state and its quite scary in places where you don't even have to be .08 to get a DUI...it can be left to the discretion of the officer and also many states are starting to enact .05 YES .05The great thing about this device is that you can learn through the use how levels quickly change, and go down dramatically as time passes. That way you can understand your personal tolerance and metabolic rates, so that you can be sure that when you leave, you are well below .08 after a nice evening out. Getting to be a necessity to combat the zealots who don't know when to stop and have a little balance in life, and when you start talking .05 you are definitely in the area of ridiculousness.Don't know what others are talking about as being bulky, it fits nicely into the carry case and is quite compact. It fits very nicely into the corner of your glove compartment. Startup time is reasonable, results accurate. Like many have said don't use it right after alcohol consumption. Have some water wait a few minutes then use it.

I purchased this as both a test for those nights after extended dinners to better understand if driving is a good idea or not and as a novelty purchase. It seems to be pretty accurate. The key is definitely time between your last drink and blowing. Blow right after a drink and you're going to be way high (which is probably better than reading low). How it compares to a legit cops breathalyzer, not sure; but it does give a good enough read in my book.What has been very interesting is to see what you blow after a hard night of drinks. I was amazed to see how close to not legal I've been even after a good 8 hours sleep.As for novelty, everyone loves it! I'd purchase it again. Use and play with it but please do so safely.

The AlcoMate Prestige is the best product for the money. Cheaper units require recalibration. More expensive units are not necessary for individual use.All drinkers should have a method for measuring of their blood-alcohol levels. The AlcoMate Prestige is easy to use, small enough to travel in a purse or glove box, and accurate. You wouldn't want to drive a car without a speedometer. Sure, you might be able to reasonably guess your speed, based on other cars on the road and other factors. The police will measure your speed using a digital meter. So of course, you expect to equip your car with a similar device to know if you are legal or if you are breaking the law.The ramifications of driving while under the influence of alcohol are far greater than the ramifications of speeding.If you drink alcohol and drive, don't go without this important gauge.

Without going into the unfortunate details let's just say I was able to compare the readings on the Alcomate with a device that was certified for legal purposes and it was INACCURATE by up to 50%!!(At least it tended to be off on the high side i.e. exaggerating your BAC but are you going to trust your legal liability to something that inaccurate?) I would love to hear a response from the manufacturer and any independent testing of this device. Is there ANY warranty of accuracy for this device? I think not,- and if there is- mine is defective and needs to be replaced. Don't even think of risking your legal liability by relying on this until this is clarified.Several other reviewers have corroborated its inaccuracy. If there's an objective side-by-side comparison to a legally recognizedbreathalyzer let's see it. Otherwise it's just an over-priced toy.

I filed a lawsuit against my ex trying to obtain reasonable visitation with my two children, and the Guardian Ad Litem assigned to my case recommended alcohol testing after each possession period. My ex acquired this unit to test me - no alcohol consumption is allowed while I’m with the kids. Of course Mommy can be dead drunk any time, but that’s another story. On four separate occasions the unit has reported a false positive (non-zero) reading, and each time I have had to beg to be re-tested to establish a zero reading. I eventually bought a duplicate unit to carry with me as insurance during possessions and discovered that a variety of non-alcoholic substances will set it off, for example after a tic-tac breath mint the unit registered 0.08 which is the legal limit in Texas for drunk driving. On another occasion it registered 0.04 after I had a glass of tea. One small sip of wine will cause the unit to register 0.40 or comatose. A few times the drunk warning light has gone off while the reading was low, like 0.02 or 0.03. In its defense the user’s manual states that nothing should be in your mouth for 20 minutes prior to the test, of course my ex did not inform me of that. Beware if this unit is being used for any legal or enforcement application, it’s not up to the task, and you will eventually fail somehow. My ex intends to acquire a different breathalyzer for future use.

Takes about 1min to warm up then works very well after that. Good quality.

Articulo facil de usar y con excelentes condiciones

The AlcoMate Prestige is a very accurate breathalyzer for the price. I would definitely recommend it to anyone. I really like the fact that it doesn't need to be calibrated every 6-12 months, but has a replacement "pod" instead. The best part about that is you don't have to mail your unit away and risk losing it or being without it for a few weeks. The ONLY negative thing I can about my order was the large black case which is shown in the picture DOES NOT come with this breathalyzer. It's not a big deal, but the way it's pictured it should be part of the package.