***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.
Nikki says
Windows me!
The camera! I would miss out on so many pics without it!
Lori G says
WINDOWS ME!
Kate Dunn says
“WINDOWS ME” I currently don’t have a smart phone or tablet so would love to get out of the stone age!
Valerie says
Windows me!
I would be lost without pinterest, facebook and YOUNG HOUSE LOVE! :)
Erin says
WINDOWS ME! I love the convenience of mindless entertainment!
Elisabeth says
WINDOWS ME! I love that my computer allows me to remain connected to distant family and friends. Our tablet also now belongs to my son. He figured out youtube and now watches episodes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and the like. Saves me nerves on some days!
Amanda says
I can’t live without my iPhone. It does everything that my computer and tablet do, plus it fits in my purse!! :)
McKinzie says
WINDOWS ME! I am in school to be a nurse practitioner so my phone is invaluable in keeping all my apps that help me in my practice.
Lorena says
WINDOWS ME! My smartphone is my second brain, personal photographer, private secretary and court jester!
Emily says
Windows Me!
I am a social media addict. Whether it’s Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, I love staying connected. I love that my iphone keeps me entertained while waiting for car repairs, doctor’s appointments, etc.
Sarah B. says
Phone me!
My tablet holds my calendar…it’s a lifesaver!
Jeremy says
Windows me! Um, checking the YHL blog……HA
Mary says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check out library books on my Kindle Fire.
Karen C. says
WINDOWS ME!
Love my computer for storing all of our photos and my husband’s artwork!
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME!
and reading blogs is invaluable.:-)
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my computer and phone for so many work functions, but the most convenient feature is google maps when traveling!
Kristi C says
Windows me!
Elizabeth A says
Windows Me!
I can’t get by without my phone for email and Pandora. I can’t listen on my work computer, but the days are long without music.
Christine C says
WINDOWS ME! The best thing is being able to read YOUR blog on the go! Wouldn’t want to miss anything!
Chanelle says
WINDOWS ME I would like to be able to access my address book and photos on the go.
Kate K. says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t know if I could function without my calendar on my tablet. I probably could, I would just miss a lot of important events!
Haley says
WINDOWS ME! Shopping! .or work? ha
Donna says
Windows Me! Wow! Great give-away! Access to email keeps me up to date with schedule changes. I also love to keep up with all my favorite blogs!
leslie says
WINDOWS ME
I love to stay connected wherever I am– car, back porch, non-internet-enabled family’s homes…I’m a total media junkie!
Caitlin says
WINDOWS ME! i’d be lost without all of my documents!
Kathryn H says
WINDOWS ME!
I need my electronics with me because they’re my security blanket. Nice to know that I have help with me at all times!
Lindsey B says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to stay connected with family and friends via email, blogs, and FB!
Emily says
Windows me! I love my phone camera so I can capture everything :)
Natasha says
WINDOWS ME!
I love e-books!
Sara says
WINDOWS ME!
My iThings are invaluable to my entertainment. We don’t have television so being able to watch Netflix or Hulu is wonderful. That and texting. I’m always connected, somehow.
Amy says
Windows Me!
I use my computer and phone for work, to keep in touch with family, and to play!
Shannon says
Windows ME!!
I love my phone for navigation and checking facebook every once in a while (ok, ok, more than once in a while!)
Erin says
WINDOWS ME! I love the convenience of mindless entertainment (pinterest, facebook, games, etc)!
BamaCarol says
“WINDOWS ME”
I love having an e-reader to take along on trips rather than trying to drag a bunch of books. Being able to have time to read is tops on my vacation list and having the e-reader has allowed me to cut back on the amount of luggage I take!
Amanda says
Windows Me!
I love love love our e-reader. It’s a must-have on trips!
Zoe says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer and phone keep me connected – to work, family and friends! My parents are from England and moved here in the 80s, so advances in technology over the years have really improved how much we can connect with our family abroad. Now, with my brothers and sisters living up and down the east coast, email keeps us in each others lives on a daily basis! Not to mention skype and facetime :)
Andrea R. says
WINDOWS ME!!! I would be lost without pinterest, blog lovin’ and my photos!
Mandi says
Windows me! Without the notepad feature on my iphone, I’d have a ton of scraps of paper with little notes on them in the bottom of my purse.
amanda f. says
WINDOWS ME!
I couldn’t have my Etsy shop without my computer!
Nicole says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t imagine not having access to email on the go!
Elizabeth C says
Windows me!
Skype and Google Hangout! When I lived in France it meant so much to be able to see my family and friends’ faces. I’d love to leave a tablet at my parents’ house when I move to Chicago this month. It’ll make staying in touch with my younger siblings so much easier.
Jamie says
WINDOWS ME! I use my phone/laptop to network shelter pets via email and Facebook. I log a LOT of hours coordinating transport or adoption events, finding adopters or foster homes, soliciting donations, or raising awareness of issues involving pets. I (and many, many shelter pets) would be lost without internet access!
Molly W says
Windows me! I’m a runner and a writer. I love tracking runs on the go and jotting down notes to myself wherever I am.
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME
I love that my phone supports a grocery list app. Not only does it save paper, but I no longer lose my lists in my purse!
Haley says
WINDOWS ME! Gots to have my text messages
Erica says
Windows Me! I would be lost without Google Maps!
Rachel B says
windows me!!
I use my smartphone for on-the-go study tools. it’s so much more handy than carrying around a textbook!
Meredith F. says
WINDOWS ME!
My favorite feature is that I am in constant contact with my teens!
Rachel says
Windows me!! Sadly, checking work email is probably the most useful for me.
sarah hayes says
Windows me
The current most important thing that my computer allows me to do is Photoshop pics of myself in potential wedding gowns into our venue, but since I just chose a dress maybe it will be something else…how about bouquets?