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Correction log
We publish measurements, so we publish the ones we got wrong. Every post-publication change to a report is listed here, newest first, with the original figure, the corrected figure and the effect on our conclusion.
2026-07-14
Kestrel Industrial R11 Field Tablet
What was wrong
Thermal soak was run on firmware 3.15.2, superseded before publication. Throttle onset published as 3 h 04 min.
What changed
Soak re-run on firmware 3.16.0. Throttle onset revised to 3 h 10 min. Our thermal verdict is unchanged.
2026-06-28
What was wrong
Fan noise published as 61 dBA at 1 m. The sound level meter had not been recalibrated after the chamber move.
What changed
Corrected to 58 dBA at 1 m after recalibration and a re-run. Score unchanged.
2026-05-02
Atlas Data HX4 Barcode Handheld
What was wrong
Trigger failure logged at 74,100 cycles from the operator's tally sheet.
What changed
Counter log review put the failure at 78,400 cycles. Our repairs verdict was revised upward.
2026-03-19
Best rugged tablets for field service, 2026
What was wrong
The comparison table listed the Getac F110 warranty as 3 years. That is the extended term, not the standard one.
What changed
Corrected to 3 years standard in EMEA, 1 year in North America, with the regional split stated in the cell.
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