***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.
Anne c says
WINDOWS ME. I can’t do anything without my phone. My calendar, Facebook to stay in contact with my overseas family, my blog app, my organizing app. NOTES oh my gosh NOTES!! I don’t know what I would do without it. My phone is my 15 open browsers at the same time keeping the life of 5 active people together. My phone is sanity :-) wana know what else I love about my phone…I can read your blog where ever I am :-) (you never know where flattery can take you haha)
Terresa says
Windows me!!! A tablet is the most enjoyable way to sit and look at blogs:) and yours would be the most enjoyable blog!
jessie says
Windows Me!!
Being able to check email, pinterest, and bloglovin wherever I may be.
Korby says
WINDOWS ME! I think with having young kids, I love having a video recorder right in my phone, it is a memory saver!
Charlene Prigge says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t own one but I like to snitch my husband’s so I can play Angry Birds! If I had my own, I would get smart and do something useful with it.
Cari says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love my Instagram and Camera on my iPhone, with a 5 yr old, there are many photo ops that just pop up! You gotta be prepared!
Kayse K says
WINDOWS ME: I admit. I might die of boredom at work if my device wasn’t there to distract me.
Jane B. says
“WINDOWS ME” so I can check Young House Love on my new tablet!!!!!
Chel says
Windows me!! We don’t have any portable devices, but love our desktop for skyping. I would love to be able to do that on the go!
jessica says
windows me!!!! i love love the YHL, and the convenience of a laptop :o)
Darlene says
Windows Me
I need constant connectivity for home and work!
Kayse K says
WINDOWS ME: I admit. I might die of boredom at work if my device wasn’t there to distract me. Hurray for non-work related activities!
Kayse K says
Oops sorry. I got the dbl error and didn’t see that it had accepted as well as rejected my first entry and though i had to change it. Can this one get deleted? Thanks.
Brooke says
WINDOWS ME
Everything from directions while out, candid pics of our kids, Skype with overseas family! Thanks for the chance at an awesome prize
Sarah says
Windows Me!!! I love my cell phone because its a great way for my boss to get a hold of me when I’m not at work. Just kidding, I love using my Pinterest app when I have a few spare minutes.
Kelly says
Windows me…. Online shopping for home stuff and baby clothes. And the weather report.
Jenn W says
WINDOWS ME! The most invaluable thing my laptop allows me to do is to stay in touch via email and chat with friends all over the country.
Charlene Prigge says
windows me I don’t own one but I like to snitch my husband’s so I can play Angry Birds! If I had my own, I would get smart and do something useful with it.
Kasey says
Windows Me!! Reading all of the awesome blogs I follow (totally not during class), keeping up with emails, Pinterest on the go, and definitely reading books.
Sue says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d love to bring my husband to the 21st Century and have him embrace the new Windows Surface RT! A girl can dream, right?
Haley W says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love being able to check facebook from anywhere!
Susan says
WINDOWS ME!
This is embarrasing, but it’s a fact that I would not be able to poop every morning unless I was able to check my email and blogs. must. have. internet.
Callie says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to watch movies on my tablet during long car rides (when I’m in the passenger seat of course!)
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME! It’s all about the email! :)
Katie says
Windows me! I love checking email on the go. There’s lots, but that’s a big one.
Selma says
WINDOWS ME! Having my calendar on my electronically at all times is the best.
Lizzi says
Windows me! Using my iPad for books and surfing the Internet.
Jeff says
Windows me!! I like to watch Netflix…
Jen D. says
Windows me!
Our laptop is very important b/c it helps my 1st grader do his homework!
Meredith says
windows me! love that I can have a book with me wherever I go!
Emily Urbanski says
Windows me! I take far too many pics with my phone. But it’s perfect for times when I don’t feel like lugging around my big dSLR :-)
Andrea Kletetschka says
Windows me.
Carmen says
Windows me! :-) I love my calendar reminders I would be lost without it. I wouldnt even know my own birthday, ha.
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME!!! My phone keeps me organized and eliminates tons of clutter (to-do lists, notebooks, etc.) in my purse when I’m on the go!
vicky s says
windows me! I use my mobile device in order to keep working while on the road.
Mariangeles says
Windows me!!!!!!
Being able to communite with my family and friends in Argentina for free using whatsapp and voxer.
Micah says
WINDOWS ME! I appreciate having the ability to store all the pics of my sweet little girl!
Katie says
WINDOWS ME!
Laura says
Windows me! FaceTime with my family has allowed me to see my nephew whenever I want. I love having video play dates,
Bailey says
WINDOWS ME! The most invaluable thing for me is to be able to Skype/Facetime with my family members because I live across the country from them!
xox
Bailey
http://akabailey.blogspot.com
Beata Krason says
WINDOWS ME!
The tablet is my hub-it’s so versatile and convenient.from skyping to e-mailing to photoimaging, as well as facebook to surfing the web, it allows me to take care of all my responsibilities along with sharing my most important love in my life my 2.5 yr old son, wIth all my family whether here or abroad in so many ways. I travel a lot and it allows me to not skip a beat. That’s the best feature : whatever,whenever, where ever it’s at your fingertips to get it done and keep you connected. Magnifiqu e!
Brigette S. says
Windows Me!
My son being able to watch movies in the car and being able to stay in touch with the world!
Rachael says
Windows Me!! Stores all my family photos! Much better than old shoe boxes :)
Bridgett says
WINDOWS ME!!
I would be lost without social media on the go!!
Melody says
WINDOWS ME!
I like being able to check my email and my favorite blogs. :)
Chelsea says
Windows Me! I love how giddy technology makes my husband. It’s adorable.
Jamie says
“WINDOWS ME”…I love having access to pictures of my kids no matter where I am.
Colin says
Windows me!
(Not to be confused with the operating system mess that was Windows Me.)
I’m about to move from my cushy, close-to-everything school housing in Manhattan to the deep recesses of another borough, with a likely forty-minute-plus-one-way commute on the subway. I’m looking forward to doing all the pleasure reading grad school hasn’t let me do, but I’d love not to have to lug around the titles I’ve been eyeing.
Meg K says
Windows Me! My computer is invaluable for storing and organizing my zillions of photos. And of course, for sharing them with family. :)
Lauren says
Windows me! I love being able to snap pics of my kid and send them on the fly!
Kate says
Windows me! I can’t live without email on my phone.