***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.
Tiffany says
WINDOWS ME! Reminds me to pick my son up from early out (1:30 on Wednesday) at school.
Jodi says
Windows ME!!!! I love storing my photos on my phone. Nice & easy acessability :)
Myrna says
Windows me!!!
I love keeping in touch with friends and family that don’t live in the area. I also love storing and showing off pics of my sweet baby.
Russ Ann Oppermann says
WINDOWS ME
writing a book
Jessica E. says
WINDOWS ME! On a long plane ride, playing movies on the laptop is a life saver for the kids!!!
Kristin H. says
windows me!! Keeps me in touch with everyone! I honestly don’t know what I did before my iphone :)
kathleen says
WINDOWS ME!
Being able to have everything I want in one little phone is still a bit exciting for me! – Email, photos, internet, games. yipes
Evan says
WINDOWS ME! Internet on my phone. Saved $20 bucks today on a microwave because I pulled up a competitor’s ad.
Michael R. says
Windows Me!
Keilan M says
Windows Me!! My computer stores photos, which I adore!
Whitney says
Windows me! I love checking my email and Facebook when I’m away from home.
Nicole S says
Windows me, love having the internet at my finger tips to look thinks up on the go!
Cassandra says
Windows me! I love the connivence of having everything I need in my phone
Chelsie says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love having my email accessible away from home as well as having entertainment for my 3-year old when he’s hit the wall at a restaurant or in a store. What a generous giveaway – thanks!
Mary says
WINDOWS ME! I could never live without constant email access on my phone…love the google calendar app too!
Shannon says
Windows Me!!
Thuy says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check my email and search quickly for things I’d like to know about in an instant so it’s not looming over my head all day.
Corrie says
Windows me!
I need to check my email on the go, and I love the map function too!
Myrna says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Love sharing pictures of my sweet baby with family and friends.
Emily H. says
Windows me!!
As a grad student, the most important thing I carry is my laptop. I teach, write papers, and do research on it. It’s be nice to have new computer so I would have a backup!!
Beth says
WINDOWS ME!
I can use my ipad to take photos to deposit checks, never go to the bank… love THAT!
Kate M. says
WINDOWS ME!
By far, it’s the camera/video function- I love being able to capture all the funny little moments of my daughters life!
Megan says
WINDOWS ME! I love coming home from work, drinking a cup of coffee and reading up on all of my favorite blogs!
Claudia Boress says
WINDOWS ME! Being connected to the world is what my computer does for me. Living in the middle of nowhere I am connected through my family and friends via my computer. I also love using windows to create documents and power point presentation!
Megan says
Windows me!
My phone has saved me with videos in a pinch a many a public meltdown (from my 2 year old, not me)
Emily says
WINDOWS ME!! I love to read on my phone (text and phone calls aren’t bed either! HA HA)
Amy says
WINDOWS ME! It’s my way of seeing my grandchildren grow, by webcamming.
Kat says
WINDOWS ME!
I run my life with gadgets, but the most invaluable thing would be having the entire web in my pocket and being able to look up just about anything at anytime.
Andi says
Windows me!
marisa says
Windows me! I love my tablet, because of its portability, and how easy it is to take it anywhere.
Kerrin says
Windows me! … Because without my smartphone I would be lost! Thank you GPS!
Sarah Johnson says
WINDOWS ME… I would be lost without the saving of my text message conversations. I have lots of ongoing ones that we text back and forth as time allows and it’s so nice to constantly be in touch with one another without having to find the same time to do it!
Belinda says
WINDOWS ME!!! My I phone is my entertainment, photo storage, my phone book, calendar, etc., etc.!
Elise says
Windows me! I love having all my pictures in one place!
Heather O'Briem says
Windows me!! I love taking and sharing photos.
Meg says
Windows Me! I would love to be more connected on the go!
Emily R. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to surf the web quickly and get my email on the go.
Tanya says
Windows me! I am one step closer to complete conservation of expendable energy. With each advancement in tech, i gain approximately ten ounces. Communication is via email, appliance control is via remote. I can stream virtually anything that has ever been created. I would use it for work in the courtroom. E-file, and such. The smart tablet is my second brain. It’s more reliable, it knowledge base is ever expansive, and it never whines about wanting to take some time off for drinks. In fact, I have plans to renovate my biological brain at some point in the future
Mecca says
Windows me! AbsoUtterly addicted…reading, surfing, googling, everywhere. Who knew?!
Caroline says
WINDOWS ME!
I would love to have a tablet or a smart phone!
Shanee says
WINDOWS ME! My computer gives me connections outside my comfort zone. I discovered Korean TV dramas (don’t speak/read Korean btw), DIY artists and the names of songs that have driven me crazy for years, lol.
Jamie says
Windows me! You know that moment when you just can’t remember some inane fact and it is driving you nuts? None of that with a gadget on the go!
victoria says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m not sure I could live without Yelp on my iPhone. It’s the one app that changed my world. :)
Eddie says
WINDOW ME1!I use my phone for everything
jankatcla says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without my electronic calendar.
Maura says
WINDOWS ME!
Julie says
windows me! I love to be connected on the go! In fact I get a little upset if a place I’m going doesn’t have wi-fi.
Beth says
Windows me!
I love being able to google things on the fly. I am the girl with all the answers!
hannah v says
windows me! I love being able to pull up recipes in a second.
Louise says
WINDOWS ME! I would love to be able to have a recipe in the kitchen with out having to print it out!