Solar-Powered Radar Detector Due From Q3

LAS VEGAS–Q3 Innovations is introducing one of the first solar-powered radar detectors as well as a consumer-aimed breathalyzers to test for blood-alcohol levels.

The new solar-powered radar detector sits on the dashboard and “literally recharges itself” via solar battery, said Q3 president Chad Ronnebaum. Called the RadarHAWK SM, it is a full-band detector with laser and POP mode detection. It works even on a cloudy day when there is no sun, said the company. It ships in January at a suggested retail of $129. The company plans to sell the detector through online retailers.

Q3 is also offering what is claims is the first breathalyzer for the consumer market to use the same reliable fuel-cell sensors employed in police breathalyzers. Called the AlcoHAWK PT500, it has a suggested price of $300, compared with professional units at $500 to $1000.

The user breathes into the AlcoHAWK, which then calculates blood-alcohol levels. It will be sold initially through specialty catalogs, said the company.

View a PDF of the article: CES Daily – Solar-Powered Radar Detector Due From Q3 – January 7, 2008

LAS VEGAS–Q3 Innovations is introducing one of the first solar-powered radar detectors as well as a consumer-aimed breathlyzers to test for blood-alcohol levels.
The new solar-powered radar detector sits on the dashboard and “literally recharges itself” via solar battery, said Q3 president Chad Ronnebaum. Called the RadarHAWK SM, it is a full-band detector with laser and POP mode detection. It works even on a cloudy day when there is no sun, said the company. It ships in January at a suggested retail of $129. The company plans to sell the detector through online retailers.
Q3 is also offering what is claims is the first breathalyzer for the consumer market to use the same reliable fuel-cell sensors employed in police breathalyzers. Called the AlcoHAWK PT500, it has a suggested price of $300, compared with professional units at $500 to $1000.
The user breathes into the AlcoHAWK, which then calculates blood-alcohol levels. It will be sold initially through specialty catalogs, said the company.

View a video of the segment: KGAN News Channel 2 – Home Breathalyzer – December 31, 2007

Device checks your alcohol level

No longer need you guess at your alcoholic intake before getting into your car. The AlcoHAWK PT500 from Q3 Innovations, LLC. is a handheld, breath alcohol tester that is about the size of a smart phone. It uses a fuel-cell sensor that is claimed to be highly accurate and eliminate false positives. The company recommends it for professional use as well. [Full Story]

Source: San Diego Transcript – Device checks your alcohol level – Dec 18, 2007

Going Mobile

OK, we’ve alluded to, maybe even encouraged, imbibing in these pages, but, dear reader, we want you and your fellow football fans to arrive alive. So may we suggest, in all earnestness, the AlcoHAWK Slim, a breath alcohol screener the size of a cell phone. Just blow into the folded mouthpiece for an accurate, two-digit BAC reading in seconds. No jokes, no wisecracks, because driving under the influence is serious stuff. (Please buckle up, too.)

View a PDF of the article: Sporting News Magazine – Going Mobile – July 30, 2007

Q3 INNOVATIONS UV HAWK PERSONAL ULTRAVIOLET SUNLIGHT METER

Compared to 20-30 years ago, today’s population has a greater awareness that going out to the beach can be a fun time, but could also lead to a very painful evening. How many people have gone out to the beach one time and thought they had enough base tan to counteract getting a bad burn? I know I did when I was younger. A lot of the problems with people not protecting themselves is one part convenience, one part ignorance, and one part lacking the proper tools. [Full Story]

Source: TweakNews – Q3 INNOVATIONS UV HAWK PERSONAL ULTRAVIOLET SUNLIGHT METER – July 24, 2007