***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.
Kyle says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely for surfing the internet and looking at photos!
Kelly says
Windows Me! I love being connected to my brothers who live far, far away.
SBCT says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone and computer for checking email all the time – a tablet would help me do that even more!
Zoe says
WINDOWS ME!
Love to video chat using my gadgets – so nice to keep in touch with friends and family and get to see them a bit more often this way!
Jen b says
Windows me!
I love checking email when out and about.
Brownie says
WINDOWS ME!
I like using my computer to look up recipes for family dinners!
Suzy says
WINDOWS ME!
Definitely nice to have a camera at all times – the WIndows tablet looks awesome – I would get so much use out of it!
KJ says
WINDOWS ME!
I like listening to music wherever I go with my phone!
Mike says
Windows Me! Connectivity for work.
Katie says
WINDOWS ME! Email for sure, that way I can be far from the office but keep things on track.
Vanessa says
Windows me please!
I love the photos on the go- perfect size to share and shoot new photos- especially for when I’m in the field for work!
Ashley C says
Windows Me!! I love having access to my email and being able to send and receive pictures when I am away from my family.
amanda says
Windows me! Absolutely email on the go!
Rebecca T. says
Windows me! I love being able to take quick pictures with my device, having access to new recipes on Pinterest and catching up with the latest news on Facebook!
Cate says
Windows Me! My phone keeps me connected to my email, my texts, Facebook everything!
kelsey says
Windows me! A far as my phone goes…I really just appreciate being able to text someone anytime I want! :)
Kristin Rife says
WINDOWS ME! I love having constant access to information and ideas as they pop in my head. I search everything. This evening during one quick trip to the mall I used my phone to first search “Pour Some Sugar On Me lyrics” (they really say saccharine?! I totally lost that bet) and then immediately after “how to decorate around plum carpet” (lots of gray or cream I learned). How awesome is it to be able to answer any question while on the go. (Unless of course that information puts you on the losing end of a bet about Def Leppard…)
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!
Between my laptop and my smartphone, they are my learning tool, entertainment center and primary means of communication. Love ’em!
Bevs says
Windows me! I love reading my favorite blogs, checking emails and searching anything in googles. :)
Meredith Williams says
Windows Me!!! I love being able to have photos at my fingertips for reference & to read YHL posts while I’m waiting in the car or at appts. :)
Cordia says
Windows Me! My phone and tablet are invaluable to me for recipes!! And ideas from Pinterest!
Cortney says
Windows Me!!! I love my iPad for my Kindle app the best, but Facebook is a close second. Oh, and Plants Vs. Zombies. lol
KJB says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone and computer to keep my schedule straight and everything organized!
CR says
WINDOWS ME!
Computer and tablet help to keep the two kiddos busy and help them do their schoolwork!
Cheryl says
WINDOWS ME!
These help me to do my schoolwork
Janet says
WINDOWS ME
My husband and I like to look at our vacation pictures on the computer and pretend like we’re back at our vacation destination
Kelli says
WINDOWS ME! Wow, what a prize! You guys are great. We make YouTube comedy videos, so our computers are invaluable for editing, uploading, keeping in touch with fans, etc. Though I have to say that twitter is my personal favorite thing that a computer/phone facilitates.
Broni says
Windows Me! dont have a smartphone yet, but love my ipad for face timing my family in Australia and multi-tasking while nursing my baby:)
Kate says
Windows me! My camera for taking pics of my cute kids!!
Morgan smith says
Windows me! I love getting upto date alerts on everything from flash sales to breaking news!
Molly says
Windows Me! I love being able to photograph my son at warp speed anytime I need!
John says
Windows Me!
I love being able to run my business from my fingertips.
Ann Marie says
Windows ME!
I like being able to see photos and videos of my grandkids.
Jenna says
WINDOWS ME!
Using a financial app to keep track of where my money goes on my Iphone is the BEST invention, ever. I also couldn’t live without Instagram.
Erin says
WINDOWS ME! I love the convenience of the tablet for reading my Bible, blogs, and checking apps (like the weather).
barbara says
WINDOWS ME!
i love emailing!
Jules says
Windows me!! Would love a tablet to use while the little one is napping…our computer is very old!
Michelle says
Windows Me! I just realized that I don’t have a sense of direction without my phone!
Amanda T. says
Windows ME!
Takes Photos! Having a great camera phone (& filters on Instagram..) has TOTALLY changed how I document the lives of my 2 babies!
Joyce says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my laptop everywhere for school – I take notes on it in class and I have my digital textbooks on it too. A lighter tablet to carry around would be awesome :)
gina says
WINDOWS ME!
my phone is great for quickly checking my work emails from bed before actually getting out of bed… if there isn’t anything urgent, i know i can have a bit of a more relaxing get-ready-for-work time
Katie says
Windows ME!
I love the flexibility of checking my email from anywhere!
Sandra L. says
Windows me!
I love having access to the internet, mail, wherever I go.
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME! I use my phone while house hunting.
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! I rely on my phone for sharing pictures and news with friends and family at all hours of the day!
saylorkl says
Windows ME!! I cannot live with out my phone to keep connected to family and friends via text, email, and Facebook. It is amazing to see into people’s daily lives all over the planet with the tap of your fingers! Love you guys!
Kimberly says
Windows Me!!! Blogs!! I love reading blogs! :) Especially yours!
Leah says
WINDOWS ME! I love, love, love to read, so having a tablet that can hold tons of books when I go on vacation is the best (and gives me more carry-on space!)
Maria says
Windows Me!
My preschool lesson plans and home made organizing forms for school. Took tons of time for make and would hate to lose those.
Amy says
Windows me!!
My computer is my photo album. If I were to lose all of my pictures I’d be devastated. Also, I’m in college, so my computer is never far from me!