"Readers' Choice" implies that readers would have a choice in what product they use, that is, it implies a reader's preference. Considering that the vast majority of readers have probably never used more than 2 or 3 of the products in any one category, it hardly makes sense to ask readers their preference. You can't prefer what you've never tried.
So, the name of the Reader's Choice is bogus. It should instead be called "Readers' IT Departments' Choice Poll."
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