***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.
Jennifer L. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love Windows products and would be stoked to do everything on the Surface! It would be a major step up from my 4 year old netbook.
Karla says
Windows Me! I love being able to listen to random podcasts whenever I want!
Jennifer says
Windows me! I love reading the news and keeping up with current events, because I hate watching tv news! Also love being able to access maps, recipes, to do lists, etc. whenever, wherever.
Connie Marie says
WINDOWS ME!
oh my god, I need this so bad! I could have all my pics and videos on hand and immediately send them to friends, family, and parents (I’m a home daycare provider). I could use the navigation app, so I’d always know where I am (I have the worst sense of direction!) and so much more! And the tablet would also come in handy with the kids in my care, so they could learn on it! This would be so helpful to me! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Katie M. says
WINDOWS ME! The most important thing our laptop does is pay the bills! My husband started a web based business so work is first and foremost. Since I’m trying to learn the business my own personal laptop would be awesome! Can’t quite afford to buy one just yet.
Shari Barnes says
WINDOWS ME!!! I couldn’t live without my iPhone to capture everyday photos when I don’t have my big camera with me. Oh, and couldn’t live without my computer with Photoshop! :)
Angie says
Windows me! We do everything on our phones! But checking blog updates is the latest conscience. ;)
John says
WINDOWS ME! My phone let me text my now wife during 4 years of long distance!
Felecia says
WINDOWS ME! The navigation on my phone is a life saver…I also love having a camera on me at all times!
Tracy Allen says
Windows me…I need access to my kindle app. It makes waiting around much more pleasant. I used to have a purse full of books. Now my shoulder is thankful I can read on my tablet or phone, so no more toting around stacks. I even got my textbooks digitally when available which made commuting to school pretty sweet.
Kaci says
Windows Me! Pinterest is my app of choice. :)
Sydney says
WINDOWS ME!
Kim Gutierrez says
WINDOWS ME!!!!!
Life would cease to exist as I know it if I lost the ability to send/receive text messages and instant message…..
Norrey weeks says
Windows me!!! MY computer is dying I really need a new one for school.
Julie S. says
Windows me!! I’d be lost without emailing on my phone.
Jessica F. says
WINDOWS ME! I’d be lost without access to my pictures. P.S. Today’s my birthday, woohoo!
Tangee Davis says
Windows Me!
I love that my laptop is super lightweight, since I have to carry it around all day.
Tirsa says
Windows Me!
I love the convenience of being able to connect with my family long distance via FB, chat, video, skype, etc.
Brittany Rugel says
WINDOWS ME! Most invaluable thing would be GPS :)
Lara says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to keep in touch with my friends & family that live above the Mason-Dixon line!
Karen Haire says
Windows me! My laptop is invaluable for writing lesson plans and email, but would absolutely love a tablet so can carry my books with me (on the go mom).
Christina says
Windows me! I love my iPad for blog reading while relaxing!
Kate says
Windows Me!!
My phone saves me with directions or checking important emails on the go.
Suzy says
WINDOWS ME! Email at my fingertips!
s.g.s says
Windows me!
Maggie Cole says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t have a tablet or smart phone, but I’d love to be able to entertain my 5 month old with stimulating apps and videos on the go, and to have access to photos/music/the web out and about.
Starla says
Windows Me! I use my computer for fun stuff like blog reading, Facebook, and Pinterest.
Tara says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love my smart phone. I really like that I can download books directly from my library to read whenever I want, but I have to admit to a Facebook addiction too. :)
Alison says
Windows Me: Toddler games! Perfect for restaurant tantrums :-)
Kesley says
WINDOWS ME!
I didn’t have my phone for a day last week and realized that we have NO clocks in our house besides our phones! The most valuable thing is definitely the clock!
Heidier says
WIndows me! My laptop allows me to download pics of my three month old daughter off of my camera and email them to her grandparents who live far away…what a special thing that they can see her grow so fast!
Anna-Katrin says
Windows Me!!!
Abby J. says
WINDOWS ME!
The two things I use most often on my phone are its GPS app and its Kindle reader app – I use it so much I’ve never actually bought a tablet or kindle.
Corinne A. says
WINDOWS ME!…I work online, so without my computer, I can’t make the sweet cash!
Heather says
Windows me and I can’t live without my computer because it has all my photos!
Heidi McGuinn says
Windows me! I love that my computer can store pictures of my family.
Rachel S says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love my kindle–it’s so light and easy to carry around. And I love, love, love that I can’t get email on it. It’s the only thing that can’t get email these days, it seems!
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME! I love that I can stay connected when on the go. It comes in very handy, especially when out of town or on vacation.
Debbie says
Windows Me!
If I won I would give it to my daughter.
Amy B. says
WINDOWS ME!
I have a dumb phone, but love my Kindle…!
Heather says
WINDOWS ME! I love the having the pinterest app at my finger tops and not having to carry the big camera around all the time!
Liz A says
WINDOWS ME!
Emily says
WINDOWS ME! My computer allows me to keep connected to my friends and family in ways I couldn’t do otherwise!
Stacey Simmons says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t think I could go without having access to email and texting!
Suzy Q. says
“Windows Me!” Ohhhhh!! – the Surface RT would be a fabulous helpful new on-the-go computer on my vaca coming up this summer.
Bonus Q: I love the fact that on my current phone I can always check the weather. It’s the 1st thing I look at when I’m on vaca…also, it’s nice that I can use my phone as an alarm when traveling.
Lewis Hazen says
WINDOWS ME! My phone keeps me in contact with my mom and aunt who recently suffered from breast cancer while I was away at school. It was always nice to hear their voices and see how they were doing everyday with just the dial of a number.
Liz Hernandez-Nunez says
Windows me! My texting!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME !
I love having GPS with me all the time!
Peter P. says
Windows Me! Playing games!
Terri Mc says
Windows me!