***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.
Celicia says
WINDOWS ME… photos… must take a million photos of my kids.
Leslie says
Windows me… I am lost without my YHL fix :)
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME! Love having easy access to photos of my little ones on my phones.
Emily s says
Windows me! I read blogs on my tablet while exercising on the elliptical. Couldn’t live without it.
Tracy B says
Windows me! I love being able to grab my emails on the go!
stephanie says
WINDOWS ME! my list app and Bible app. love having them wherever I go
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my iPhone for work email and to keep up on current events with news and magazine apps, as well as getting quick updates on friends and family on Instagram.
Emily says
Windows me, please. Man, I love spell check. I know there are way more cutting edge things to say, but I can’t spell.
Natalie P. says
Windows me! Gotta have e-books and email!
Jean Bliss says
WINDOWS ME! Computer for Facebook to keep up with old friends and family since I am many states away from my home town.
Laura says
windows ME! Please, i never win
MaKaela says
WINDOWS ME! My iPad connects me to my email throughout the day and I have become waaayyyy too dependent on it!
Missy B. says
Windows me! Love my Nook!
Shanna says
Windows me!!!
I love
Always having a decent camera and video on me–now that I have a two year old it is wonderful–I never miss a great shot!
Marcia says
Windows Me! It allows me to teach online classes from the comfort of my home. Whoot whoot!
suganya says
Windows Me! I love that I can take pictures of our active 11 month old all day long with my phone!
Karissa says
Windows me! I was pretty skeptical of the whole kindle idea, but travelling and bringing one device with a ton of books rocks!
Jody says
WINDOWS ME!
I must have email….love to always have it close by to check!
Victoria S says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a tablet or a smartphone, but my computer is my lifeline! Many of my friends are scattered across the country, and without email, Facebook, and blogs, it would be really hard to keep in touch!
Michaela says
WINDOWS ME!! I love that our tablet can keep our children entertained while we’re out somewhere and can’t entertain them ourselves… like when I’m at the dentist or ob.
Mike says
Windows Me! My phone keeps me linked to work
Anna says
Windows Me!
I am a busy/happy mom and love how I feel so organized every time I leave my house. I have all I need from maps to calendar events to recipes when I am shopping, all my notes and goggle (when I need to find an answer to something) stored in my phone! Plus I can check my emails on the go!
Rita says
Windows Me!! I love to read blogs on my laptop :)
Cheri Moser says
WINDOWS ME!!
My computer allows me to edit videos of my kids! Memories I will cherish now and forever!
Laura says
WINDOWS ME!!! I’m a teacher so having all of my files organized and at my fingertips is really important!!
Misty says
Windows me!
Malissa says
WINDOWS ME! As a design student, it is so valuable to store all of my projects and inspirations!!
Debbie w says
Windows me! Would love to win….love being able to look up info when I am out and bout! Thanks for the chance to win!
Jean Bliss says
WINDOWS ME! Computer to keep up with family and old friends since I am several states away from my hometown.
Just Vegas says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love Facetime and Skype for connecting with my husband when he’s out of town. Also, games!
Lynnette Roberts says
Windows Me! I love using my iphone for social media websites!
Lisa says
WINDOWS ME
Great to do homework, and something light to carry everyday to college. Also just to use for photos and to surf the web :)
Arli says
Windows Me! I love that I can watch baseball games on it via an app when I’m not anywhere near a tv!
Britt K says
WINDOWS ME! I like to use my computer to watch videos :) lately it hasn’t been working though :(
Chelsea Wilson says
Windows me! My phone is invaluable for the ability to Google anything at any time, like when I need to win an argument about which hand Michigan looks like!
Amanda says
windows me! I must have access to look things up throughout the day :)
Dawn says
Windows me! I love checking Facebook and following a few good blogs- like you guys!!
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME!! Love to have everything I need on the go! Still don’t have a smartphone.
maria says
WINDOWS ME! I love that our calendars are linked on our phones so we can keep track of ours and the kiddos schedules all in one place!
Abby says
Windows me! I’d use these devices to research a new alternative to google reader; so sad it’s going away!
Lindsay says
Windows me! My son has officially claimed my iPad as his. At least the apps are educational!
Jill a says
Windows me please, photos of loved ones!
Baird says
Windows me!
Right now as a student, I have to record a lot of videos for submission so having a phone and computer that can help me do that at home or on the go=lifesaving!
John says
Windows me!
Taking pictures on the go is the best with a phone!
brita says
WINDOWS ME
Right now the most important thing on my computer is my 3/4 finished senior thesis! It’s due Friday! eek! And my phone is crucial for pandora and instagram!
Becky S. says
WINDOWS ME! my parents gave my daughter an iPad for Christmas and it has been a lifesaver on long car trips!
Katie McG says
WINDOW ME, my computer holds all of my pictures that I swear I will get around to printing…some day
Danielle says
Windows Me! I love my phone for texting, weather, my calendar, Pinterest and reading my favorite blogs!
Heather says
WINDOWS ME!
I have a toss up between GPS and the camera. Then again the clock is probably what I really use the most!
Anne J says
WINDOWS ME!
Do I have to choose one thing?! Love navigation and ability to read books where ever I may be.