***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.
- 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.
Allison W says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the fact that my phone is a little mini computer. I love having access to the internet on the go!
Stephy says
Windows Me! Can’t live w/o YouTube
Amy Livengood says
WINDOWS ME! I keep my calendar on my phone & computer. Couldn’t do without that!
Manda says
WINDOWS ME!
Being able to access anything I need to whenever I need to. This is such a great giveaway! Thanks guys!
Katie says
WINDOWS ME
I love it for email, pinterest & facebook!
April says
WINDOWS ME!
Storing photos, music, tax documents, etc… I’d be lost without my laptop!
Kristen says
Windows Me! E-mail on my phone is life changing although I wish it wasn’t so addicting.
Anna says
WINDOWS ME! I’ve always loved my phone’s camera. It’s just so nice to have a camera with you at all times without having to lug anything around.
Alice says
WINDOWS ME!
WOW! Such an awesome giveaway. I never thought I would enjoy a phone that is smarter than me, but I now consider it a requirement–checking email on the run is huge, but also being able to surf, to find a website I need for directions, oh! maps app for directions!, surfing for address first, surfing school website to check status of after school activities…can’t live without it now!
Nikki says
WINDOWS ME! I love getting email reminders for what is on my calendar. I would forget everything otherwise!
SueH says
Windows me!! Love checking email anywhere any time.
Betsy Martin says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone for taking lots of pictures!
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m in healthcare, and my ability to look up medical information on my smart phone is invaluable.
Dylan says
WINDOWS ME!!
I would be lost without my computer because it backs up all of my photography and artwork!
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I just love how my iPhone allows me to check FB on the go and allow me to receive emails at any time. It’s invaluable!
Bea says
Windows me!
My gadgets allow me to take pictures of my newborn son and send them to my older brother who is currently serving in Afghanistan. My brother left before my son was born so it’s the only way he’s able to see him until he’s back in December.
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without my e-books while traveling.
Corey says
Windows me! I love that my phone is also a camera so I can catch all of the spontaneous cute things my toddler does. Super fun! (Also I got the duplicate message notice so I am trying again – promise I am not attempting to get around the “one entry per person” rule!)
Connie says
WINDOWS ME!
Oh I love my internet, but I don’t have any of these fancy gadgets! =) ..and I sure would love one! Thanks for offering this as a giveaway!
April Bryan says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love having my email and e-reader on the go. Also my 4 yr old loves to play educational games on it!!!
Kylie says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d be lost without Technology! I use it to stay in touch with friends, carry my textbooks and watch movies!
nina says
WINDOWS ME
I absolutely rely on my phone to get me where I’m going. It’s the Maps app, but also just being able to look up addresses on the fly etc.
I rely on my tablet for ebooks, especially free classic books on tape.
Cheryl says
WINDOWS ME! I love having access to email and games so when I’m stuck waiting somewhere, I don’t feel trapped with nothing to do. (Hello DMV)
Anna J says
Windows me! Tablet games are my cheapest parenting trick for buying time in restaurant.
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME! I love that my phone takes pictures and video.
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME! Love e-books and photos. :-)
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!
I have to have a place to store photos and be able to edit them on the go. I like being able to edit as I go on long trips :)
Tessa says
Windows me! I haven’t bought a computer since 2004 but us my smart phone for everything
Charlene says
WINDOWS ME!
Checking email is definitely the most important thing, no matter where I go or what device I’m on!
sarabean says
WINDOWS ME!
Taking and managing pictures. Looking through them makes me so happy!
DJ Download says
windows me!
I need my media. Music, movies, photos & blogs.
Sally says
WINDOWS ME! I love that I can take music, movies, books and games with me in one slim tablet when I travel. And photos!
Jennifer D says
Windows Me! I love following sales!
Regina says
WINDOWS ME!
Nikki says
Windows me! Keeping up with family and friends scattered around the globe is the best use of my tablet.
Leslie says
WINDOWS ME!!
Emily H. says
Windows Me! My computer holds all of my pictures of the last 5 years. Muy Importante! Don’t worry they are also backed up.
Lady Dymphna says
Windows me! The best thing a tablet does for me is let me reference tutorials online -particularly when making Pokemon for my boy -without getting caught up in work. Work live on my laptop, play lives elsewhere.
Kristin M. says
Windows Me! We have a tablet and its so nice to be able to check emails and blogs while I’m breast feeding. Keeps me from getting bored!
Hannah Q says
Windows me! I have a hard time living without my phone as camera/map/email device!
Julie says
Windows me! Best thing for me is to have access to email on the go and to be able to keep in touch with my kids and husband at almost all times with texting.
Bobbi says
WINDOWS ME! Internet access on the go. I love being able to price match in stores by showing websites, or google mapping, or online banking….can’t remember life without my smartphone!!
Kelly says
Windows Me! I love storing my photos and sharing them with family near and far. Also my 18 month old loves watching Elmo online!
Pamela says
WINDOWS ME! Texting to keep in touch with friends/family…
Ashley W says
WINDOWS ME!
Claire says
Windows me! My computer allows me to store unlimited pictures without taking up any extra space. Couldn’t be better.
Gloria says
WINDOWS ME……I love being able to check email on the go!
Hillary says
WINDOWS ME!!
I take pictures of my kids with my phone constantly! That and I use “Notes” to write down the funny things my daughter says so I don’t forget them before I can write them down.
Carrie says
Windows me!
I love me some instagram!
jj says
Windows me! I love being able to analyze my data from home.