***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.
Amanda C says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without constant access to my email!
Krysta says
Windows me! (Please!) Love my e-reader for bringing along many books on the go. Would love that tablet!
Meredith K A says
WINDOWS ME!
I just love having access to information whenever I need it, like my google calendar, phone number of a nearby pizza place, etc. When my sister and I recently went to NYC for the day, our Dad asked us if we had a map to use. We said, uh, yeah Dad, it’s called our phones. I just feel confident and safe, because if I get lost or am out on a limb, I have a tool to help me figure it out!
Not to mention how nice it is to fill up time waiting in line somewhere by playing solitaire…haha. And for longer waits, I love having my e-reader too.
Alexis Sawtelle says
WINDOWS ME!
The computer is great for storing all of the family photos and videos. I love having years worth of pictures at my fingertips.
jehan says
Windows me! pics of my baby boy, for sure.
Kate Dunn says
WINDOWS ME! I currently have neither a smart phone or tablet so this would be amazing!
Lindsey says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the flexibility of having all my photos on hand!
Nichole K says
WINDOWS ME! All of my design work lives on my laptop, but photos (both taking and storing) would be my #1!
Lena G. says
WINDOWS ME!
I am reliant on my phone’s calendar. When my first iphone went off the roof of our car on the freeway I was lost – missed birthdays, appointments, etc.
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
WINDOWS ME! i love my kindle because i can read whatever i want on the go without lugging around tons of books :)
Casandra says
Windows me!
I’d be (literally) lost without GoogleMaps. :)
Andrea says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
I love listening to audiobooks with my phone and headphones. I can be mobile and listen to my books while doing my household chores and cooking
Kelly Hanson says
WINDOWS ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The most invaluable thing for all of my electronics is the ability to store pics of my two kids. They grow up so fast and you’ll never get those moments back! Saving them to my computer/phone/tablet gives me peace of mind that is INVALUABLE!
Jamie Bushek says
Windows Me! I love catching up on missed shows since I don’t have DVR.
Tiffany says
Windows me!!!
I haven’t joined the tablet or smart phone movement yet (yeah yeah… I’m holding out!), but I am enamored with photo-editing and organizing capabilities in the digital age! ;) Way better than the way our parents did it–and much less hassle!
MissPinkKate says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to browse my photos!
Meagan Griffin says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m a graphic designer/animator so my computer is my livelihood, hobby, and life in general. Just like my husband, I couldn’t live without it. <3
Andrea says
WINDOWS ME!
I like reading blogs :)
Kristin says
Windows me!
I love my tablet for movies, tv, email, everything!
Anna says
WINDOWS ME
I love taking my tablet on trips instead of lugging my larger and heavier laptop around.
Bailey says
WINDOWS ME! I obviously need my gadgets so that I can check YHL religiously!
Dawn says
WINDOWS ME! I use my phone to keep in touch with my teenagers. I can send them a quick “thinking of you” text or a “when will you be home” text, or a “where the heck are you??” text. Very handy and not as intrusive as a phone call.
Mary P says
Windows Me! I use the instagram app all the time and texting.
Cair says
WINDOWS ME!
I still think the best thing about my phone is that I can talk to people wherever I am. For sure I’d miss that most if I didn’t have it.
Emily says
Windows me! I wouldn’t survive without the maps on my phone. I didn’t have a smartphone when I first moved to Seattle and got lost so many times.
brahamcrackers says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a tablet, but I’m pretty sure my mac loving husband will forgive those first two words if I win.
mary says
Windows me! I work from home so I’m on the pc constantly.
Lori G says
WINDOWS ME! I love having a camera on my phone – never miss an opportunity to snap a photo!
Blake says
WINDOWS ME!
Chris B says
WINDOWS ME
The most valuable thing my smartphone gives me is the ability to triage my email throughout the day, so I can identify stuff that is obvious junk or no-action content, I can catch alerts (like from my bank) throughout the day, and I don’t have to spend an hour or two each night processing my inbox. I can do it in chunks of 5 or 10 minutes instead.
Brooke says
Windows me!
I love always having a camera with me on my phone.
Gretchen says
WINDOWS ME! It helps me keep up my family’s schedule.
candice Q says
Windows ME! I love my surface RT for music & videos!
Caitlin says
WINDOWS ME!! I love being able to google every random question that pops into my head whenever I want!
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME!!!!!!!!!! I love the games and apps and books that can be used to entertain me (and my toddler….and husband) whether at home or on the go!
Kristen Hansen says
WINDOWS ME
While I use my computer for a lot of things (work, personal email, etc.) my most enjoyable thing to do on the computer is follow blogs. I love DIY blogs and following along!
Steph says
Windows me! I rely on my laptop for just about everything from watching TV to writing papers and reading the news. It is pretty much my connection to the world. I can’t imagine what I would do without it!
Amy Hawkins says
WINDOWS ME!
whee!
Sarah says
Windows me! I love being able to take photos with my phone everywhere I go!
Sophie says
WINDOWS ME! The most important thing my phone does is make a phone call. Well, that and allow me to text my husband the grocery list. :)
Wendy says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a tablet, just a laptop which is great for email, work, and keeping up with my favorite blogs.
Mary says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer holds all my music and random scribblings! Heavan help me if it dies!
Tempest says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m a self admitted instagram junkie!
Denise says
WINDOWS ME!
Most necessary feature of my smartphone? Being able to check my blog feed on the go, natch! ;)
Camille says
WINDOWS ME! I love that I have somewhere to keep pictures from forever ago.
Nichole says
WINDOWS ME!!! I use my smartphone to keep up with my family, friends, and work. But, I would use that Surface to work wherever I go unlike my no battery life laptop tethered to the wall.
Harris says
WINDOWS ME
My phone is the last technology I would give up.
Jena says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I have a sorry addiction to my computer….blogs, facebook, email, it’s like a lifeline to me. Ugh.
Suz McA says
WINDOWS ME!
As a frequent traveler, I’d appreciate cutting down the bulk of my reading materiel into a sleek tablet!
Heidi says
WINDOWS ME!
Keeps all the pictures of my daughter together!!!