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iBreath Breathalyzer and FM Transmitter for iPod
I4U News —
... and find out if it is safe for drinkers to drive. A timer is integrated to tell drivers when they can drive again that can be set from 1 minute to 8 hours. The gadget costs $79. "The idea of an iPod compatible breathalyzer is terrific; especially for people who like to have a drink or two after work. It can't be any easier than blowing in the tube and looking at the sensor. I can really see these things saving lives," said Joseph Melilo, a retired New York police officer. Via David Steele Posted on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun ...
iBreath: An iPod Breathalyzer
GadgetReview —
... there nothing the iPod can’t do? The iBreath, which I’ll have you know sports the ‘made for iPod’ seal, plugs into the docking port of the iPhone or iPod for power. Just plug it in, unfold the straw, blow for 5 seconds and your BAC is displayed on the built-in LCD screen. I’d question the accuracy of such a device, but since it doubles as an FM transmitter how can you possibly go wrong (wink).
Available here for $80 and includes a car charger in the event you don’t have an iPod.
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iBreath - alcohol breath detector + FM transmitter
TechChee.com, shop online for gadget, gizmo and hot tech stuff —
... you blow into it for at least 5 seconds. And it’ll show you the result 2 seconds later, whether you’re under the legal limit or not.
Furthermore, the iBreath doesn’t stop there only as a alcohol detector, it also doubles up as an FM tuner, which you can use it in your car for transmitting your tunes from your iPod to an FM tuner. So, you’ll find it useful other than only for checking alcohol level, and you’ll always leave it in your car.
Buy online, $79, Davidsteele
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iBreath iPod breathalyser hits the UK
T3.com All —
iBreath iPod breathalyser hits the UK If Ozzy Osbourne flashes, you've had too much Just in time for the Christmas season, the iBreath iPod breathalyser has hit the UK, keeping tabs on how much you've had to drink. Although if you're blowing into an iPod, we suspect you've had too much. Described by manufacturer David Steele as the 'ultimate iPod accessory', the iBreath plugs into your player to monitor alcohol content in your blood. If it's too high, you shouldn't go anywhere near a car. If it's below the accepted limit, you can theoretically drive - although you might still get pulled if you drive erratically. And don't expect your reading to stand up as ...
iBreath Alcohol Breathalyzer - holiday seasons must have gadget
UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping —
... the iBreath will let you know whether you’re in the legal limit and should take a cab home instead. The UK limit is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood which translates as 0.08 on the iBreath. There’s even a built in timer that can be set to let you know when to take the next test whether it’s one minute later or if you’re still celebrating up to eight hours after the initial test. In addition, the iBreath which costs £55 doubles as an FM transmitter and doesn’t require batteries. [image] If you like what you’re reading then learn more about joining our ...
iBreath, the iPod Breathalyzer attachment
Boing Boing Gadgets —
... FM receiver. This useful accessory will make a great holiday gift and is offered at an introductory price of $79.00.
"Here's This Season's "Must-Have" iPod Accessory That All The Celebrities in Hollywood Are Clamoring For."
It's offered as a "stocking stuffer," which underplays the utility of something which would literally save lives: perhaps they're worried that people wouldn't buy it for themselves. If nothing else, at $80, it better be accurate!
iBreath iPod Breathalyzer [iBreath]
iBreath Breathalyzer & FM Transmitter Accessory is Now iPhone Friendly
Chip Chick —
... anyway. “Just fold out the blow wand and exhale into it for at least 5 seconds. 2 seconds later, this amazing tool let’s you know if you’re within the legal limit to drive. It even houses a timer that can be set from 1 minute up to 8 hours in order to remind you when it’s time for the next test.” And as the site states that is selling this, if you have a celebrity friend, than this is one gift that will surely help prevent their career suicide. The iBreath Breathalyzer & FM Transmitter for iPod and iPhone retails for $79.00. ...
iBreathalyzer is, yes, a breathalyzer for your iPod
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... It's late Friday night, you're stepping out of the bar into the cold after a few drinks, and as you head towards the car, you stop, realizing that it might not be the right time to drive. But how can you know for sure? Simple -- you just pull out your iPod. Because the iPod hasn't had enough random things attached to it, there's the iBreath, a breathalyzer that connects to the bottom of your iPod or iPhone and will not only tell you what your BAC is, but transmit your iPod's audio to your FM radio as well. You've gotta be kidding us. Not only should you ...
New question for iPod: Am iDrunk?
L.A. Times Tech Blog —
... With iBreath, a $79 accessory that plugs into the base of the iPod, you can perform your own field sobriety test. The person using it exhales into a retractable “blow wand” and the internal sensor measures the blood-alcohol content. Within two seconds, it displays the results on an LED screen. A reading of .08 or above sets off an alarm, signaling a blood-alcohol level above the legal driving limit in all 50 states. ...
The Perfect Gadget For The Inebriated
Fast Company - Technology —
... Need a Christmas gift for that friend who drinks a little too much at parties, and then wants to drive? Or maybe you're even distrustful of your own driving after a rocking New Year's Eve? Then David Steele Enterprises just may have the perfect gadget for you. The company's iBreath , an accessory for the iPod, helps you to self-administer a breathalyzer test. After five seconds of breathing into it, it will display your blood alcohol level. The iBreath also features a built in FM tuner, a little something to occupy your time while you hail that taxi, or wiat for your body to ...
iBreath the iPhone Breath Analyzer
Gadgetspy —
... I can't decide if I should laugh or nod in affirmation. On one end, I feel laughing at how I'd use this to measure my alcohol level. And on one end, I feel like "finally!" something cool to bring to the bar to keep myself safe as I drive home. IBreath is a breath alyzer and FM Transmitter for the iPod and the iPhone, developed by David Steele Enterprises . Now I've heard some rumor that Hollywood A-listers were the first to grab the iBreath, I guess they'd want to spare themselves from getting a DUI ticket. We've seen too many DUI celebrity mug shots now haven't we. :) Let me ...
iBreath Alcohol Breathalyzer helps to avoid arrests for iPod users
Newlaunches.com —
... iPod FM transmitter that transmits your iPod tunes to any FM tuner. Simply fold out the blow wand and exhale into it for at least five seconds. In less then two seconds later, it will let you know if you're within the legal limit to drive. And if you are wondering how this analyzer can save lives then you certainly haven't read about the report that states that alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents kill someone every 31 minutes, and injures someone every two minutes in the US. For $80 , every alcohol-drinking iPhone/iPod user can make the best use of it. ...
iBreath iPod Breathalyzer
Medgadget —
... Product page: iBreath Breathalyzer & FM Transmitter for iPod ... ...
iBreath for iPhone and iPod: Breathalyzer application
PR News: —
... The website that sells this device claims “hollywood A-listers have been among the first to purchase the new gadget “, and not only is this gizmo a breathalyzer but it also features as an iPod and iPhone FM transmitter. The device costs $79 and you can get the full details on their site. ...
iBreath iPhone breathalyzer promotes responsible drinking
Obsessable News Feed —
... can save your life! A new accessory called iBreath has gone on sale. It's a breathalyzer that connects to the iPhone or iPod's USB charging / docking port. It draws power from the device so you don't have to find a power plug to use it (though it comes with a car plug as well). If you want to check if you've had too much to drink, you just flip out the blow wand and exhale for a few seconds for the results. It records up to 0.1%; most U.S. states put the driving limit at 0.08%. ...
iPhone Breathalyzer An iRipoff (AAPL)
Silicon Alley Insider —
... It's flattering to Apple's (AAPL) iPhone that electronic-makers are flocking to build accessories to the device, but we think we'll skip this one: iBreath, a $79 device that plugs into the bottom of an iPod or iPhone and turns your Apple gizmo into a handheld blood alchohol tester, letting you know if maybe you've had one too many to get behind the wheel. ...
iBreath Voted Most Essential iPhone Accessory
iPhone Savior —
... "Just fold out the blow wand and exhale into it for at least 5 seconds.
2 seconds later, this amazing tool let's you know if you're within
the legal limit to drive." Source: David Steele.com ...
