“I bought this device to help me deal with the horrific SmartStart interlock system on my vehicle. While this isn't the place to trash the horrible SmartStart hardware. it sure is awful and keeps failing, failing, failing. On top of that the user has NO IDEA what his/her BAC level is. With SmartStart its either PASS or FAIL with penalties and payments. No clue to what is going on, cannot be used to monitor. I bought the BACtrack S80 to help me understand what the alcohol I consume is doing. It's extremely educational to watch BAC levels go up over the course of nursing a beer, and watch them go back down as my body metabolizes the alcohol. I can feel a sense of comfort knowing when I can and cannot attempt starting my vehicle.
On a broader scale, its very valuable knowing what my BAC is during the normal course of drinking some beers at home. How would anyone know what their level is unless they can freely test it? I can see that what is a normal pattern of beers for me is not at acceptable by my state's BAC levels. I didn't know this about me before.
This is valuable information and this is a very useful device. Don't drink and drive.”
“I've had the s80 for about a year. I use it every day. As far as I can tell it is consistent and accurate. I've had it calibrated once so far and i got it back very fast. The only problem I've had is the power button not working sometimes. I see it as a tried and true product that you can trust. I would buy it again.”
“I bought the breathalizer for a friend's birthday who had recently being picked up for DUI after 2 glasses of wine in 4 hours. Now that she has the breathalizer she can check whenever she is out for a drink and safe to drive before jumping in the car to drive home.”
