***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.
Stephanie L says
WINDOWS ME
I would be lost without Facebook – I hate to admit that, but whenever I’m bored, FB is my go-to entertainment!
Shel Li says
WINDOWS ME! Learning how to DIY!
Carly says
WINDOWS ME
I would be lost without netflix on my computer.
Sarah R. says
Windows me!
I love being able to take pictures, check e-mail, and make phone calls from the same device. So handy!
Adam says
Windows Me!!!!!
Amanda Black says
Windows me.
I have a 2.5 year old and a newborn. Late night feedings, travel, time saver. Fix me. Help me.
Sarah F says
Windows Me!
Helps me keep my schedule straight between work and classes and family!
Danielle says
WINDOWS ME!
My laptop keeps me connected – to family, to friends, to the world! :)
Theresa W says
Windows me! My laptop holds pictures of my kids most important moments. My tablet keeps those same kids busy for a few minutes when in a waiting room or restaurant.
Carly says
WINDOWS ME
I would be lost without netflix on my computer. Where else would I get to watch the new season of Arrested Development?!
Shel Li says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t learn to DIY without my computer!
Cristin says
Windows me!!!
Andrea M says
WINDOWS ME!
I love just having Internet access at my fingertips
Megan Sanders says
WINDOWS ME!
Jen says
Windows Me! I’d have to say it’s e mail on the go!
Julie d says
Windows me!
I love my iPad for checking email and read blogs, but my kiddos are stealing it for games way too much lately. Mama would love this!
MarytheKay says
Windows Me!!! I hate to confess…but the “most important” thing I do on my tablet…is watch Netflix. In bed. All cozy. Every single night. There! I said it! :-)
Ruth says
Windows me! Phone is for blog reading before work!
Mrs Butterworth says
WINDOWS ME!
My iPhone’s camera lets my capture a lot more special moments!
Victoria C says
Windows me! I have my own ebay store so having access to a computer at home is necessary. I am old school though, we still only have a desktop and no smart phones.
Nikki Lahmon says
Windows me!!
I have to have my calendar on my phone so it’s with me all the time!!! Without it I’m lost! I also need my games making waiting places a lot easier!!
Caity says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check all the blogs I read with a feeder on my computer. I use feedly.com now that Google reader is going bye bye.
Allie says
Windows me! Gotta have my food blogs!
Ellen says
WINDOWS ME! I love the traffic map on my phone. It has saved me many hours of frustration in Atlanta rush hour.
Angie Tobias says
WINDOWS ME! My “musts” are my blog reader, my Instagram app, and all the Angry Bird apps that keep my son occupied before appointments, on long car rides, etc. I have had my eye on a Windows Surface — then maybe I wouldn’t have to share my phone so much. ;)
Bren says
WINDOWS ME! Text my kids, and have them text me. A lot. All the time. (Even in class) ;) If my phone could skype, I’d be in heaven.
Gin says
WINDOWS ME! I’m on-call for work 24/7 so I would be lost without constant access to emails, contacts, reports, etc!
Liz says
Windows me!
The biggest thing my Kindle does for me right now is help me track what I eat so I’ve lost weight!
Dustin says
WINDOWS ME
I love the ability to read blogs, collecting the ideas and thoughts of many and learning things I can apply to my own home/life.
Leslie C says
WINDOWS ME! When all of my devices are connected. When I do something on one, all the others are automatically up to date.
Amy says
WINDOWS ME! Online shopping is the best. How else can you find the best deal?
Jaye Williams says
WINDOWS ME!
For sure the access to email on my phone! I don’t know what I would do without it, makes my work life so much simpler!
Abby says
Windows me! My phone allows me to work from anywhere, but mostly from beside my son, no matter what he’s up to on any given day. Priceless!
Terra says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without access to my email!
Caitlen says
Windows me!
Camera to take quick pictures of my baby!
Sara says
WINDOWS ME! I love storing all my pictures on the computer.
Joy says
WINDOWS ME! I love my tablet, because my 2 year old can play apps so we can finally eat at a restaurant in peace again :)
Jessica says
windows me !
:)
Nikki B. says
Windows me! Lately I feel like I would be lost without my weather app. The weather has been so crazy this month and my brain is not awake enough to make sure my kids are dressed appropriately for school without easy access to the weather forecast.
LesLeigh J. says
WINDOWS ME!
I have an iPhone right now and I’ve got to say my favorite thing about gadgets like smartphones and tablets in general is that I can check my email, I can check my bank account, and I can pin on Pinterest. What would I do in class when I get bored if my phone didn’t do these things? =)
Chelsea says
Windows Me!!!!!
JJohn says
Windows me! I love being able to store my photos.
Natalie / Half Asleep Studio says
WINDOWS ME! The best thing of all – it lets me work from anywhere in the world.
Heather says
WINDOWS ME
Keeps me in close and frequent contact with immediate family members states away.
Erica says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
I keep a crazy detailed budget on my computer where I plan my very last cent. It got me completely out of debt a few years ago and it makes me so completely happy to enter every purchase I make or every dollar I save into that spreadsheet!
Danielle says
Windows me!
I love my Kindle Fire!
erin says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet helps keep my almost 2 year old from meltdowns while I finish dinner in a restaurant. She loves watching videos of herself!
Amy says
WINDOWS ME
I’m a Facebook and YHL addict! Best of luck with the new house… Can’t wait to see all the amazing ness you guys come up with!
Crystal H says
Windows Me! Emails, social media, blogs.. who doesn’t use their phone for EVERYTHING?!?!
Stephanie K. says
WINDOWS ME!!
My phone allows me to google anything and everything crazy. My husband and I have the most random conversations/situations and it helps us out. Tonight at dinner, I was googling home remedies for ear infections! :)