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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Come To My Windows

| By John Petersik | May 6, 2013 | 9,146 Comments

Fab Freebie: Come To My Windows

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***

And this week’s lucky winner is Amy (who says she has an “unhealthy addiction to my iPhone, between email, Facebook, Pinterest etc. but I put it away for family time.”) Congrats!

Whether it’s googling around for a tutorial, answering comments on the go, or making a list of project materials on our phone, gadgets have definitely wormed their way into our DIY routine. So we thought one of you might enjoy being hooked up with over $700 worth of Microsoft’s newest Windows devices – a Surface RT and a Windows Phone. The Surface is like a tablet, laptop, and e-reader in one – and has fun features like a kickstand for watching movies and a spill-proof keyboard for, well, when your toddler watches movies. And the Windows Phone is equally kid-friendly since it allows you create a dedicated “Kid’s Corner” so they can play without accidentally deleting all of your emails.

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  • PRIZE: A Microsoft Surface RT with Touch Cover and a Windows Phone (a Nokia Lumia 920 for AT&T customers, a Windows Phone 8X by HTC for others)
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “WINDOWS ME” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: … what’s the most invaluable thing that your computer, tablet, or phone does for you? Is it the ability to check your email on the go? Do you love packing your tablet or e-reader on vacation instead of lugging a stack of books? Or would you be lost without access to Facebook?
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: We always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond specific areas (more on that here). This giveaway is open to the United States.
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, May 8th or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winners. Good luck…
  • ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!

Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Microsoft.

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  1. Avatar for KatieKatie says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    WINDOWS ME! I love being able to store all my photos on my computer!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Jessica sharpJessica sharp says

      May 6, 2013 at 3:09 pm

      Windows me! Must have e-books!

    • Avatar for LaurenLauren says

      May 6, 2013 at 3:46 pm

      Windows me! Must have access to my e-books after becoming a recent convert…and love having always-on access to anything I need to know. Also, need a tablet as my computer has died. ;)

    • Avatar for caitlynpcaitlynp says

      May 6, 2013 at 6:19 pm

      Windows Me!!! Will love to have something portable for when I am doing research on the 4th floor and in the basement! Will make life so much easier

    • Avatar for SteveSteve says

      May 6, 2013 at 6:27 pm

      Windows me!

    • Avatar for JillynnJillynn says

      May 6, 2013 at 7:25 pm

      WINDOWS ME!

      I keep in touch with my long distance friends, organize my photos (I have 2 adorable little boys, so I have an abundance of them!), and when I find spare time I read my favorite blogs and get crazy ideas from pinterest! And, my laptop is actually starting to fall apart, so winning would be amazing!

    • Avatar for SaraSara says

      May 6, 2013 at 7:26 pm

      Windows me! Best thing my iPhone does is let me Skype with my sister in England!

    • Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

      May 6, 2013 at 8:30 pm

      WINDOWS ME

      I love how quickly I get emails from my phone!

    • Avatar for RachelRachel says

      May 6, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      Windows Me! I must have all my photos, they are treasures from my travels!

    • Avatar for BeverlyBeverly says

      May 6, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      “WINDOWS ME” – I enjoy receiving and taking pictures of my family.

    • Avatar for Jeff ThurgoodJeff Thurgood says

      May 7, 2013 at 8:34 am

      WINDOWS ME! Checking email, my fav blogs and staying informed with the latest news

    • Avatar for ChristieChristie says

      May 7, 2013 at 8:48 am

      WINDOWS ME!!!!
      Cannot live without keeping in touch with friends and family through text and Facebook on my phone.

    • Avatar for KerriKerri says

      May 7, 2013 at 9:53 am

      Windows me.. Must have access to emails and Skype during the day! My fiancé is a canadian forces solider and is in Afghanistan for the next nine months. Skype is way nicer than a phone call :) I like being able to show him the painting I’ve done (coral bedroom.. i told him it was more orange than pink in real life..)and our puppy Stella and how she is growing

    • Avatar for suzysuzy says

      May 7, 2013 at 10:05 am

      windows me! I love to give it to my son on car rides to play games and keep him happy on the ride!

    • Avatar for FrankFrank says

      May 7, 2013 at 6:42 pm

      WINDOWS ME!

      Must have the maps app!

    • Avatar for LisaLisa says

      May 8, 2013 at 12:52 am

      Windows me! My must have is something I can easily take outside to enjoying reading e-books and blogs in my backyard.

    • Avatar for TeganTegan says

      May 8, 2013 at 6:30 am

      Windows Me! Must keep up with the news anywhere!

  2. Avatar for Amanda MillerAmanda Miller says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    I don’t have a smart phone or tablet, but I would imagine it would make reading on the train ride to work so much easier! Even just one book takes up room in my bag that I could be using for other things, since I don’t get home from the city until late.

    Reply
  3. Avatar for JamieJamie says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    Gotta have my phone for the maps and listening to baseball games when I don’t have a radio around.

    Reply
  4. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    WINDOWS ME! I am an event planner and event apps and check in are amazingly easy on tablets!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for CaseyCasey says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Windows me!! I would be lost without text and email on my phone!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for maureenmaureen says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    WINDOWS ME, keeping in touch via text with my siblings

    Reply
  7. Avatar for GracieGracie says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    WINDOWS ME! This is an awesome giveaway!! Email for sure.

    Reply
  8. Avatar for DianaDiana says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Windows me! I love the IMDb app. It keeps me far more up to date, and helps me get the pop culture references on Community the first time around lol

    Reply
  9. Avatar for ReaganReagan says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Windows me!!
    Checking my email and the weather everyday!

    Reply
  10. Avatar for KLLKLL says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    I’m a writer, so the most valuable thing my incredibly old laptop does is keep my writing safe.
    A close second is storing my photos.

    Reply
  11. Avatar for Stefanie D.Stefanie D. says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    windows me

    Reply
  12. Avatar for michelle fmichelle f says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    WINDOWS ME!!!

    I love the compactness of our ipad – keeps staying in touch very easy and portable! :)

    Reply
  13. Avatar for AlisiaAlisia says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    Windows me! I love being able to watch all my shows and movies!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for AllisonAllison says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    I love that I can get stuff done on the go like checking emails. This is especially important as I get my doula business up and running.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for JennaJenna says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    WINDOWS ME! I absolutely love being able to check my email on the go, so it won’t pile up!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for JillJill says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    Windows me!!

    I love storing pictures/videos of my little one!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for DaniDani says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    Windows me! (Please!) I need my phone and computer to talk to my family who live on the other side of the country.

    Reply
  18. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    WINDOWS ME!!

    Sadly, keeping me sane when I’m bored. Facebook, Spider solitaire, and google reader are my crutch when I’m board, don’t want to work, you name it. :)

    Reply
  19. Avatar for EllenEllen says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Windows me! I love having a camera on hand at all times!

    Reply
  20. Avatar for RebeccaRebecca says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    WINDOWS ME! I love checking my email and Facebook on the go!

    Reply
  21. Avatar for Laura L.Laura L. says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    WINDOWS ME.. I don’t like TV in bedrooms. I’m just not that kinda girl. But I love the flexibility of having a tablet to Cary up there for catching up with friends, checking the weather, or staying entertained while folding laundry.

    Reply
  22. Avatar for SayardSayard says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    With my phone I’d be lost without the abiity to take quick photos on the run!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for Andrea KAndrea K says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    WINDOWS ME! I love being able to Skype with my family far away!

    Reply
  24. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Windows me! I love being able to email photos out to family on the fly.

    Reply
  25. Avatar for CarlyCarly says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    The nicest thing is the world wide web of information and connection available at my fingertips! For business or fun, it’s hard to think back to a day without these gadgets!

    Reply
  26. Avatar for Andrea MastersonAndrea Masterson says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    I am directionally challenged so I love the navigation app on my phone (amongst many other things!)

    Reply
  27. Avatar for MichelleMichelle says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME!
    I love having all my books at the touch of a button!

    Reply
  28. Avatar for Sarah R.Sarah R. says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    My phone takes great photos and video, so I can capture all of the cute things that my daughter does everyday.

    Reply
  29. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME!! The most invaluable thing would be text messaging. I’d lose contact with everyone if I didn’t have the ability to send a quick “hello” :)

    Reply
  30. Avatar for RebeccaRebecca says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    I could probably live without my iphone, but having everything right there is do convenient!

    Reply
  31. Avatar for BrookeBrooke says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME! I love my restaurant finders (Urban Spoon, AroundMe)…great for finding fun local places to try while out and about :)

    Reply
  32. Avatar for Ashley BussiereAshley Bussiere says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME! It’s pretty nice having a camera at all times, well and google haha.

    Reply
  33. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME!! There is no use for stocks app. I dont check stocks nor would I know what they meant:)

    Reply
  34. Avatar for Heather KHeather K says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME!
    I Love myfitnesspal.com. It’s a website and app that allows me track calories and fitness goals. It’s amazing and I can’t live without it!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for AnnaAnna says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME! I try to keep my personal stuff and home design separate from my work computer, and would love a portable setup to help with that. Thanks!
    P.S., Big Fat Congrats on the house!

    Reply
  36. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME!!!! I love being able to carry books and movies with me wherever I go!! :-)

    Reply
  37. Avatar for MarthaMartha says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    My phone keeps me organized with my google calendar!!

    Reply
  38. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    I just love being connected to my family and friends all the time!

    Reply
  39. Avatar for Katie LewisKatie Lewis says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME! I use my phone for taking lots of pictures and keeping my calendar of events straight.

    Reply
  40. Avatar for WendyWendy says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    windows me!

    We don’t have a tablet yet, but I sure want one! I think it would be great to be able to pick it up when we want to look something up! Thanks! -Wendy

    Reply
  41. Avatar for LavandulaLadyLavandulaLady says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    windows me!
    since I don’t have a tablet, or even a smart phone (yes, I know) this would come in quite handy!! (understatement)

    Reply
  42. Avatar for ScottScott says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    WINDOWS ME!

    I work from home so my computer’s ability to remote connect to the office is the most invaluable thing it can do.

    Reply
  43. Avatar for Jackie PJackie P says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    WINDOWS ME!
    A phone, iPod, camera and video camera all in one. That then syncs to my computer. Genius!

    Reply
  44. Avatar for Stephanie BakerStephanie Baker says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Windows me! I love, love love have navigation on my phone wherever I go! I’d be lost without it. Hee hee ;)

    Reply
  45. Avatar for caseyj610caseyj610 says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    WINDOWS ME! My necessity would be using my phone to discuss daily details with my mother-in-law who watches our 11 month old daughter…does she need more baby food, will they be home when I get off work, fun cell pics, etc.

    Reply
  46. Avatar for CarlyCarly says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    PS- nice Melissa Etheridge reference :)

    Reply
  47. Avatar for Erin RooneyErin Rooney says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    WINDOWS ME

    I use my iphone for everything but I think the best feature that has saved me a million times is the map. Best feature ever, no joke.

    Reply
  48. Avatar for Vivian BVivian B says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    WINDOWS ME!!! I love being able to follow all my favorite blogs on my phone whenever I get a free moment (although boohoo Google Reader).

    Reply
    • Avatar for BobBob says

      May 7, 2013 at 11:21 am

      Try Feedly. It can connect to your Google account for now, and when Reader shuts down Feedly will continue on: http://bloggingwithamy.com/will-feedly-still-work/

  49. Avatar for ErinErin says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    WINDOWS ME! Email on my phone, not sure what I would do without it.

    Reply
  50. Avatar for Cheri BynumCheri Bynum says

    May 6, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Windows Me! Our tablet entertains our 4 year old in a pinch.

    Reply
    • Avatar for RachelRachel says

      May 6, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      Windows Me!!! I don’t have a tablet or even a smart phone. I clearly have not entered the 21st century yet. lol I would love one for email convenience and for photos.

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