Polled readers say this core Google feature matters most to Android tablet buyers

In early October, Amazon stirred the Android tablet industry with its Alexa tablets, which come with Google Play Store access and compete more closely with other Android tablets. According to a poll of readers, 28.1% consider Google Play Store access the most important feature when choosing an Android tablet. This aligns with Amazon's observation that they have cracked the code on what everyday users want in an Android tablet.

However, the poll also yielded a tie for second place between "good hardware and display quality" and "price and value for money," each receiving 24.4% of the votes. "Software updates and long-term support" came in third with 23.2% of the vote. While the Amazon Alexa series meets these criteria, it remains to be seen whether they will sell and if readers will opt for them over other Android tablets.