***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.
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME! Internet access!
Michelle says
Windows me! I love having entertainment for my kids on our devices. Helps in the drs office, grocery store or long car rides!
Lindy says
WINDOWS ME!! I love being able to read a book whenever I want!
Mike says
Windows Me! I love never needing to get directions before I leave home
Kristen | Popcorn on the Stove says
WINDOWS ME!
My favorite feature is having access to maps (which always comes in handy!)
Celeste says
WINDOWS ME! Everything besides cook dinner! Photos, email, messaging, social networking, knowing everyones phone number (because I dont), and following cool DIY Blogs ;)
Lindsey R says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love being able to upload photos to fb from my phone
Loey says
Windows me!
Love being able to check email/fb on the go on my phone.
Lisa Jones says
“WINDOWS ME” Access to email and the internet while I’m on the go.
Nina says
WINDOWS ME!
I’ve had terrible arthritis in my hands since I was a teenager, and it’s bad enough that I can’t hold a pen for more than a few minutes. With my computer, I can type for hours without pain.
Colleen M says
WINDOWS ME
Love the camera and navigation and calendar—
Mike says
Windows Me!!
Rachel I. says
WINDOWS ME! It is a portable entertainment machine.
Lindsay H says
“WINDOWS ME” It’s gotta be instagram– I love sharing photos with family and this app makes it so easy! :)
Ali says
WINDOWS ME!! I would be lost if it weren’t for the constant access to google. I look up way too many things on a daily basis!
Jen W says
WINDOWS ME!
I use it to work from home!
logan says
windows me! I love having my ipod touch! Email, looking things up, etc are so easy on the go! Not sure where we’d be without the internet at our fingertips!
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that everything is at my fingertips…books…maps…emails!
Jen says
WINDOWS ME! Love to take cat photos!
Molly Adams says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to access GPS! For someone that isn’t great with directions, this is a necessity!
Ashley K says
WINDOWS ME! For me it’s definitely being able to read on the go – whether it’s on my phone or my kindle. You never know where you’re going to get stuck and being able to pull out a book – whatever I feel like at the moment, and start reading, is awesome!!!!!!!
Marcie says
Windows me!
Instead of”pinning” like a normal person, I save to my phone, So basically I hoard random pictures!
Tyler says
Windows me! I love having my full portfolio of pictures, professional or candid, at my finger tips!
Kim says
WINDOWS ME! I love being connected, whether it’s messaging family or Googling something or checking email.
Kristen Schultheis says
WINDOWS ME. I love to check email on the fly and the ease of using my phone to jump on FB really quick and not boot up a computer.
jenny says
“WINDOWS ME”
I love my phone and how it allows me access to everything whenever I need it.
Kasia says
WINDOWS ME!
the most invaluable things my computer does for me is give me a portal to connect with family, friends and the world! Love my laptop but would love the convenience of a tablet even more :)
xoxo,
Kasia
Bethany says
Windows Me….because my 18 month old twin boys and 5 year old daughter have me on the run constantly and sometimes the most adult “conversation” is a comment or two on my facebook profile.
Elaine D says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer holds my most valuable digital pictures of my family.
Michelle H. says
WINDOWS ME… I’d love to share this with my husband; it’d be perfect for planning our upcoming adventures!
Rebecca says
Windows Me!
Hubby and I live in the boonies, so we barely have internet at home (just a mobile hotspot for when we *really* need the internet for something) and anyway, both of our computers are old and barely working. So, I use my smartphone for social media at home most of the time. It’s nice to just be able to put it away and really feel disconnected at home. Though, having a new (working!) computer would be so nice!
Joanne Pardo says
Windows me. cell is something i cant live without.
Tammy says
WINDOWS ME.
My husband travels for work and it makes things SO much easier that we can both add things to our calendars and the other person can see them. All the kid things (and Mothers Day) are on their real big so he doesnt forget! ;-)
Brittany says
Windows Me! I love having access to everything right at my fingertips :)
Jesse says
WINDOWS ME!
As someone who receives a minimum of 200 e-mails each day at work, being able to manage them while I’m away from my desk makes my phone essential!
Lillian says
Windows Me! I love being able to check email and go on the internet while on the go.
Carmen says
WINDOWS ME!
There is more than one instance where my calendar’s reminders have saved my behind. Couldn’t live without it.
Elizabeth says
WINDOWS ME! I am an actor, theatre administrator, and blogger, so I’m always needing access to email and internet on the go and outside “working hours.” My phone is great, but I would love to have a tablet!
Karen says
WINDOWS ME!! The most valuable thing my computer does is keep me in touch with work, friends, family, and the outside world. I work from home as a Project Executive and without my computer, I would be unemployed and out of touch with those I love!
Andy says
WINDOWS ME! Google keeps my contacts straight across all of my devices, which I love.
Leah says
Windows Me! I love being able to shop from anywhere!
terri d. says
WINDOWS ME! I still just love how my phone keeps me connected, even if/when I’m just using it as a phone. Since I remember the good old non-mobile phone days, I appreciate the fact that I can get in touch with someone from the side of the road if I need help…can’t say that I hate the email/internet access all the time.
Chelsea Wilbert says
WINDOWS ME! Multiple emails all linked to mac mail!
Allison H says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that i can take quality pictures quickly on my phone.
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to take and store pictures so easily
Rebecca says
WINDOWS ME!
The most valuable thing my phone and computer allow me to do is connect with my family who are far away.
Julie S says
WINDOWS ME! I love always having a camera with me – I never miss a shot!
Kim Dunn says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love being able to put all my pictures and videos on my computer and browse the Internet. And, of course, read up on my favorite blog! :)
liz c says
WINDOWS ME!!!
since having a kiddo, the ipad for trips, bedtime, waiting rooms has been awesome at entertaining :)
Kimberly says
WINDOWS ME because my laptop is on the fritz!!
Bonus: The most invaluable thing my laptop does…
Create eye-catching resumes (with considerable help from Photoshop, of course)! They’re the edge I need in this less-than-awesome job market!