***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.
Susan says
Windows Me!
I love technology…keeping my calendar/shopping list on my phone, my pix and writings on my laptop, Skyping with my grown up kids in San Diego, online shopping-it’s all good.
Brit says
WINDOWS ME! I have a bajillion photos, and I love staying constantly connected with my friends.
Carla says
Windows me!
I love having email on my phone.
Shondra says
Windows me! We own vacation rentals so email on the go is key
Vince says
Windows Me! I can’t get anywhere without the GPS on my phone.
Natasha says
Windows me! I usually check Facebook on my phone whenever I have a spare minute, but lately my toddler has been demanding that I use it to take video of her so she can watch herself do all those cute things she does. :)
Erin says
WINDOWS ME! E-mail on the go, how did we ever live without it??
Kelly b says
Windows me!
Being able to book appointments on my phone. Revolutionary!
Andrea S-R says
My laptop allows me to check email, buy too much stuff online, and design invitations!
Andrea S-R says
Ack! Windows Me!
JennCfrGA says
Windows me! I hate to admit it, but I use my pc and phone for Facebook mostly. Ha!
Kamie Herrera says
WINDOWS ME!!
the most invaluable thing my phone does for me is to take pictures of my precious little boy!
Crystal says
Windows Me :) I love that my husband downloaded a FREE eReader app on my phone and now I can read books anywhere I go.
Laura says
Windows me! I use mine for organizing my calendar. As my family grows, our schedule gets much busier.
Melissa says
Windows me! I have the 920 phone, love it! I need my computer for storing/viewing pictures, and balancing my check book
Jose Herrera says
WINDOWS ME!!
email, email, email.
Jose Herrera says
WINDOWS ME!
communicate with my wife, and work on a daily basis.
Darlene R. says
WINDOWS ME!! I love my phone because it keeps me connected to my kids and grand kids. I was forced to learn to text!!
Jose Herrera says
WINDOWS ME!
communicate with my wife and work on a daily basis!
Courtney says
WINDOWS ME pretty, pretty please!
I would be lost without a smart phone. My mantra is “Google it!”
Jose Herrera says
WINDOWS ME!
take pictures of my son!
RIa says
Windows Me! I love to be able to take photos at anytime anywhere.
Jose Herrera says
WINDOWS ME!
helps me stay connected with email, check it dozens of times a day!
josh o. says
Windows ME!!!!
i do love email on the go, and fun apps to while away the random minutes, but the biggest thing my computer does is allow me to easily sort and store all our pictures – family, friends, holidays, pets and our little baby girl.
Caitlin says
WINDOWS ME! I wouldn’t be able to live without Facebook because of my photography business. Marketing!
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME! I like the convenient access to the internet and taking pictures.
Ashley says
Windows me! The best thing my tablet/phone does is take amazing photos and lets me Skype with my mom!
Sue says
Windows Me. Keeps all my contacts in one place. Instead of on pieces of paper lying all around the house.
Jose Herrera says
WINDOWS ME!!
it’s only my third kidney…email, text, work phone calls/texts, personal phone calls/texts, take pictures of my kid, social media, etc.
Ashley Hall says
Windows me! I absolutely LOVE having a laptop computer because I can take it anywhere in the house… whether it’s the office to work, or the living room to cruise the ‘net or the kitchen to use for a recipe. A tablet would be SUCH a great thing to have though… It would make traveling a little lighter and a bit more convenient! This new Windows gadget is actually something I’ve been eyeing for a bit now… Fingers crossed!! :0)
Claudia says
WINDOWS ME! I love to have access to email and to have a bunch of books and magazines ready at any time!
amy heu says
Windows me! I love storing all my favorite books..
Amy says
Windows Me! I am addicted to my e-mail. It is an illness…
Grace says
WINDOWS ME!
The easy communication with my friends all over the world is incredibly important to me.
margaret crawford says
windows me!!! definitely email and fb.
angela b says
“WINDOWS ME” probably shouldn’t admit to it, but my phone keeps me distracted while I’m putting in my 9 hrs!!
Julie Dannenberg says
Windows me! My iPhone keeps me organized with Evernote and Google Calendar.
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!! I’d be lost without my calendar alerts. They help me remember everything from paying bills to work meetings.
Brittney S says
WINDOWS ME
Stephanie Hanson says
WINDOWS ME! Always on my Iphone belkin netcam app, checking the baby monitor! <3
dhivya says
Windows me!
Most important apps are maps and instagram!
Sarah Twitchell says
Windows Me!! We would love to have a tablet for our business.
Julie Jacobsen says
WINDOWS ME! Reading blogs for encouragement and inspiration, of course! Although my kids might say the most important function is to keep feeding me new levels of Candy Crush. Um, did I just admit to that publicly? Don’t tell anyone, ok?
Cathy says
WINDOWS ME I like having internet access when I am not at home!
Joan says
WINDOWS ME!! I love having the ability to check emails on the fly!
Tammy says
Windows me! eBooks. lists that i can add to so i can cross things off. listening to teleclasses. showing off pictures of my kids. :D
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer allows me to go to school full time while working full time.
Kara says
Windows me! This must be a trick question – just one aspect of my computer I couldn’t do without? Best I can do is narrow it down to three – connectivity (e-mail, facebook, etc.), memories (video & photo editing), and research/inspiration (internet).
Wilhelmina says
Windows me! Honestly, Angry Birds has gotten me through a few rough days….
Christine McGee says
WindowsMe! I work from home, but being able to access email on the go has given me tons more freedom than ever before!
Emily says
Windows Me! I mostly use technology for school work and keeping my schedule.