***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.
Tamsen says
WINDOWS ME! Email! Its both a blessing and a curse!
Kaatri says
Windows me! I have to be able to keep up with my nephew! He’s two already and I’m absolutely obsessed with everything he does! [including writing his own incoherent facebook statuses. :) ]
Jillian says
Windows Me! I have every picture I’ve taken in the past 10 years on my laptop. So its fun sometimes to be nostalgic and go back and look at those.
Caroline says
WINDOWS ME!
I have Overdrive Media Console on both my laptop and phone. It enables me to listen to audiobooks while editing photos for clients and while cleaning my house & working on home DIY projects. I’m fairly sure I’d never get anything done without it.
Vusala says
Windows me! I actually use my tablet for all my computer-based needs. It is invaluable, my own little Wilson (from Cast Away). :-)
Amy Curley says
WINDOWS ME!
As a new mom of a six-DAAy old I am managing everything one-armed and via technology – social media, blogging, to do lists, you name it! Would love to win!
Zay says
Window Me! Keeping in touch with others and entertaining my girl
Jim says
Windows me! Please! I use my 5+ year old tablet daily for my job with a specific program that I developed for it. It could definitely benefit from an update.
Hallie says
WINDOWS ME
Research, research, research, and blogs.
Sara says
Windows Me! I love having Instagram & text messaging :)
Andrea G says
WINDOWS ME!! The most valuable thing my computer does for me is allow me to go to school online and stay at home with my 2 amazing boys <3
Amber says
WINDOWS ME!!! I use my phone to check my emails all the time. But be able to google everything, anywhere is the best…
Rachel says
Windows me!
I am always checking my email on the go! The curse of being a college student involved in too many organizations.
Jen says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer helps me feel connected to the outside world. I’m still on the job hunt, and without electronic messages to friends (and access to apply for jobs) I would feel alone and isolated. Digitally connected is at least connected!
taryn says
windows me!! having a mobile device is invaluable to me since it’s how i stay on top of my emails and speak to clients–it’s my job!
Beth says
WINDOWS ME!
The best thing my devices allow me to do is read my daily list of favorite blogs!!! :)
Krista says
Windows me! We use our phones for a shared shopping list. So helpful!
Jeannie says
Windows me!!!
Danielle Blake says
Windows me!
The internet!
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME!
let’s be honest, tech stuff come in handy in the awkward moment you get caught staring at the cutie in line at the grocery store! haha “wait, what’s that some just posted something on instagram that i must look down at now…”
Kelsey Ruggaard says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m a college student who takes 18 credits, works 20 hours a week and keeps up with a full social life. I would be lost if it weren’t for the calendar synced between my devices, messages to keep in contact and make plans and apps that help me study and play when I need a break.
Jennifer Laura says
WINDOWS ME! I love that I can always stay on top of e-mails with my phone and reading blogs while I have little bits of downtime throughout my day is pretty nice too :)
Christy U. says
WINDOWS ME! I would love to have Pinterest at my fingertips at all times. Could be dangerous. :)
Joy D says
WINDOWS ME! For me it would definitely be taking/storing photos. So many priceless memories on my computer and phone!
Robynn says
Windows me!
I love the versatility. I can have many books, some music and catch all my blogreading wherever I am.
Sabrina says
My phone had been invaluable during moves. Use personal email at work to contact potential roommates, use it for general internet stuff before the real internet is set up, etc.
Jennifer Hale says
Windows Me!!! The most important & valuable thing any of my devices does is take & store photos. :)
Amanda G says
Windows me, and…
Computers allow me to pay my bills and eat (I’m a web developer/designer). Can’t live without my gadgets!
Jewli says
Windows me!
My phone helps me keep in constant contact with friends and family in other countries. I wouldn’t be married to my German husband without having Skype on my phone. :) long distance is hard, but Skype makes it a little easier.
Tracey says
WINDOWS ME! I’ve always taken a laptop with me on holidays to dowload photos from my camera and skype with family etc. It’s been a lifesaver, since I have a habit of taking thousands of photos a day when I’m somewhere pretty. I think a tablet would be even more convenient though – far easier to tuck into a purse!
Lisa Berndsen says
Windows Me!
I love being able to check my email on the go. I am able to work my business even sitting on a bench at the park.
Vallie says
Windows Me, please :)
The thing I love most about my out-of-date phone is watching my 3 year old niece flip through my photos and try to pinch the screen to make them larger (which it definitely does not do).
Edie S says
Windows me! I love the fact that whenever I have a ? or need a definition or really any trivia, I can just look it up.
Adria says
WINDOWS ME! My phone has kept me sane on nights like tonight, when a teething baby just wants to nurse and sleep in my lap.
Emilie says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet, everything!
Eryn says
Windows me! My computer is invaluable to me in that I store all my photos and documents on it. I also use it to catch up with people via email and Facebook.
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME! – I love keeping up with my friends all around the world. AND Pinterest!!!!!
Kristin says
Windows me! My iphone keeps me from getting lost on a daily basis. I’m not very good with directions!
Ashley Howard says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to read multiple books on vacation and not have to lug the physical books with me.
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME! The MOST invaluable thing my phone does for me is keeping my calendar. I’m not all that busy, but it seems like when I have something going on, that’s when other things get scheduled. I NEED my phone to keep my schedule so I know where to be and when. :)
sara says
Windows me! Skype is the best!
Elisabeth says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m disabled,and my computer helps me with connecting to people, as well as making purchases online.
Grant says
WINDOWS ME!
Debra says
WINDOWS ME! My phone keeps up with all things baby for this mamma. From when he last ate to when he slept, etc. It also keeps me sane by keeping me connected to friends!
eld says
Windows me. Access is where it is at now a days.
Katie Contests says
WINDOWS ME … my laptop is invaluable for researching & typing papers!
Abigail says
Windows me! I take my e-reader everywhere. Must. Read. All the time.
ElleB says
WINDOWS ME!
Its a tie, I love my reader for carrying a gajillion books in essentially no space: especially since my inlaws live a good 8 hr flight away…and my phone/ipod for instant baby entertainment. It’s a little freaky how good they get at such a young age!
Cori says
Windows Me!!
I’m loving Windows 8, and would Love some updated toys to enjoy it on!!
Steph says
WINDOWS ME!I never go far without my tablet. Mostly use it for photos and facebook/instagram. Although ebooks do come in handy on vacation.