***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.
Sara says
Windows Me! Being able to store all of our photos, not just on our hard-drive, but online…makes computers the best invention since sliced bread!
Lisa Reed says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love the ability to get things done during what would normally be wasted time, i.e. sitting in the car and waiting for kids! It’s nice to read blogs, catch up email, organize photos on Flickr and manage my calendar all from my phone and iPad.
Thanks guys! Love the style of the outside of your new home!
Lauren b says
Windows me! My tablet has completely raced my laptop. I can’t live without it!
Kristen Sutton says
Window me!!
Would miss Facebook!
May McDowell says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Kim C says
WINDOWS ME!! I love reading YHL and bower power!!
Katy says
WINDOWS ME! I tracked my ovulation with an app…now we have a new baby boy!
Megan D. says
Windows Me! I love that my computer is small enough that it can travel anywhere from the couch to a business trip.
Monica says
Windows me! Using my phone to take pictures of my baby daily!
April says
Windows Me. I love technology that I can take with me to keep myself organized. I live by my lists so it is nice to have them with me at all times.
meghan says
WINDOWS ME entertains my 2 year old those times he is very close to a melt down
Mimi says
Windows me! Catching up on my favorite blogs like YHL!
mplsJess says
Windows me! Using my tablet in the kitchens helps me try all sorts of new recipes.
Sara says
Windows Me! I just now (!) got a smartphone, and I’m loving that my husband and I can edit and share the calendar and grocery lists on the go. I bet in a couple months I won’t be able to live without that!
Angela S says
WINDOWS ME! One word, ebooks!
Jenny says
Windows me
Heather C says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
I don’t own a tablet and my 4 year old non-smart (held together with a rubber band) phone’s best feature is that it has a calculator function. But I love my computer because I can keep in touch with friends and family all over the world!
Deborah Nowland says
I like checking my email, and love having GPS capabilities.
Taylor says
WINDOWS ME! I love having email and texting on my phone so I can stay in touch with family, friends and the kid’s teacher no matter where I am. Invaluable!
Lisa C. says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love all the apps that keep me organized, ability to read books on the go and capture spontaneous moments with my camera
Lisa says
Windows Me!!
Just love keeping in touch w/family and friends via fun and fancy emails….not SUPER hi-tech here but would also like to try a smartphone….just don’t want to pay for it! ha.
….thanks….
Whitney says
WINDOWS ME: having a camera handy anytime to take photos of my son
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to use my phone for access to store coupons rather than having to print them out!
Pam says
Windows me! Definitely e-books on the go in my purse!
Kayla A says
WINDOWS ME!
Couldn’t live without all the pics on my computer!
Jon H says
Windows Me! I love E reading!
Kirsti says
WINDOWS ME
My husband just asked if we could buy a Windows computer for him to use for school. Specifically he wants to be able to make blueprints for circuits and then build them for class.
I love being able to use my phone for looking up good food when I don’t know an area. Very important!
Zee says
WINDOWS ME: Love surfing from the comfort of my chair.
Kate says
Window me
Electronics. Essential for telling time
Julie says
Windows me! i love pics and books Would so love it Thanks
Teri says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love the mobility of smartphones/laptops/tablets. I feel lost if I can’t connect to someone at any time, or just be able to check my calendar/schedule!
Tina says
WINDOWS ME!
The ability to check email is so important–a travel friendly (and light) way to read books is awesome too!
Erin McDonnell says
Window me!
I love being able to check email, Facebook, Instagram on the go. I love having access to emails and documents.
saybher says
Windows me! I love having instant access to my phone’s camera and video to capture all the random, special moments of my 18 month old daughter.
Audrey says
Windows Me! Definitely the most important thing my phone does is let me keep up with my far-away family and friends– via text, facebook and good old-fashioned phone conversations :)
Wanda says
WINDOWS ME! I would be totally lost without my “device”! Mail on the go, e-reader, school work. I have to say that i like using Siri for texting, too. I just have to proofread her work before I hit send. I learned that the hard way!
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!!! I am totally lost without my e reader. And my bonus is Siri. I love her!! Totes lost without those two things.
jill says
WINDOWS ME I like using my phone to check email and facebook, and being able to go online at any time.
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love google maps- phone version or online- it makes it a lot harder to get lost. Though I still do :)
Sarah says
Windows me, please!
Being able to send photos straight from my phone is so convenient because I have a 3-4 year backlog of photos on memory cards from my DSLR camera.
Regina Smith says
Windows ME! I totally love Facebook :) Enjoy keeping up with my peeps :)
Jace says
Windows Me! I’d be lost now without access to my email when I’m away from my desk.
Wendy says
Windows Me! I love being able to use my Kindle Fire while on the go and still be able to stay on top of my homework and read blogs too ;)
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that I can check my bank balances. :)
Ryan W says
WINDOWS ME! My laptop is crucial for my work as a teacher but I also can’t stop watching Dr. Who on Amazon Prime!
Courtney says
WINDOWS ME! Scanning the news, reviewing favorite blogs, paying bills, planning vacations … And much more!
Stacy says
Windows me!
I love mobile banking on my phone and ereader. I would love to win this for my partner for Mother’s Day!
Vicki Valenta says
WINDOWS ME! Must have all my blogs to read.
Michelle says
Windows me!! My favorite thing about my smart phone is being able to capture photos of everyday moments with such ease!
Heather says
WINDOWS ME
I’m in college right now while I try to balance work and home at the same time, so my laptop and smartphone are vital for me to stay organized and sane.