***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!
I love being able to look up what ever I want to, when ever and where ever I want to, on the Internet.
Diane Marrero says
Love having all my pictures together, and banking is easy too..
Katie M. says
WINDOWS ME!! I’m an active duty Air Force pilot, and my computer/phone keep me connected to my friends an family during deployments. Having a sweet Windows tablet would make communicating with my husband way easier, and I could also use it to back up my flying publications digital form. Also, it would have been nearly impossible to work on my master’s degree during deployments without my computer. Thanks for the awesome giveaway opportunity!
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to find something to do when I’m bored (games, checking email, reading a book, etc.). I have found these sort of devices to come in handy when taking the bus into work.
izzie says
I love using my tablet as an e-reader.
Susan H says
Windows Me!! We just bought an old historical home, and I would love to have access to all things DIY!
Kavitha Sunder says
Windows me! I am a new mom and my phone and my computer keep me connected to my family and friends across countries and time!
Callie Dunn says
WINDOWS ME! Without a doubt, it’s the on-the-go Facebook (and Young House Love!) access :)
Bethany says
Windows me!!! I love being able to take photos on the fly with my phone and send them to my loved ones instantly :)
Heather says
Windows Me! My phone and laptop have died in the last month…this would be such a welcome replacement! Thanks so much for the giveaway! xoxo
Greg says
WINDOWS ME! Since my kids have taken control of the tv, the internet is the only way I get the daily news.
Melissa Vastag says
WINDOWS ME please!!! I love having my phone with me on my down times. There is so much to read and it keeps me from getting on my computer when I should be with my family.
Dorcas says
Windows Me. Photo Storage.
Mary Sterck says
WINDOWS ME!!! I use my phone for everything.
Jamie Griffith says
WINDOWS ME! Can I just pick the whole internet? I love the internet.
Krista says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely GPS. With my scrambled sense of direction, it’s a must!
Rebecca says
Windows me! I am a huge people person, so I love being able to stay in touch with everyone I love!
Jenna says
WINDOWS ME! I love using our tablet for taking notes at meetings. It beats hauling in a laptop that will surely die before my meeting is over.
Margaret says
Windows me! I use my computer and smart phone for pictures – what did we do before Instagram?!
Shelley Mitchell says
Windows me!
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! Being able to send and receive pictures and videos on the fly is my faaaavorite part of technology these days. I still feel connected to my family far away. Love it!
Rita Rice says
WINDOWS ME!! I’m just starting grad school and this would be sooo helpful to write papers and read articles.
Heather says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I use our old, old, outdated laptop for everything, bill pay, email, managing schedules, photo sharing etc…but it’s not an “on the go” system. I’m ready to jump into this century!
Tanya says
Windows Me! Like to read e-books!
Jennifer Geib says
WINDOWS ME! I love the fact that my paper to-do lists have migrated onto my tablet and mobile – now I have access to everything I need to do, movies I want to watch, etc. on the go, and can share them with my husband and friends.
Courtney says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to take pictures without having to lug a camera around.
audrey says
Windows me!
Gina says
WINDOWS ME! As a SAHM with an H who works and travels a lot, I don’t have a lot of time to socialize. My computer keeps me connected to friends, family, and the outside world.
Adaisha garrison says
WINDOWS ME! My tablet, computer & cell are invaluable to me as they keep me connected to my loved ones! I moved to the east coast and I miss my west coast friends and family terribly. Luckily, I can stay up to date and involved in their lives by staying connected!
Gilit @ shoes off please says
Windows me please! It would make my fledgling business easier to have access to everything on the go!
Karen says
WINDOWS ME: ME, ME, ME!
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME! This is amazing – I travel for work frequently and would love a tablet that is windows compatible!
Karen says
Windows Me!
I love having a iphone to capture photos of my children….and to share them on the spot with family and friends near and far.
Alana says
Windows Me! I’d be lost without the ability to google anything, anywhere, any time. I pick up my phone to google things even though I’m sitting at my computer!
Emily F. says
Windows me! I love being able to take my ipad on trips with me instead of carrying lots of books, activites, etc. Definitely convenient!
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME!~ I would love an ereader!!
Brittany K. says
WINDOWS ME… because my MacBook is on it’s last leg and my son broke my iPad :o) My phone and laptop are my lifeline for friends and family.
Laura says
Windows Me Please! could really use a new computer for reading my favorite blogs and for finding great deals online!
Cory says
WINDOWS ME, please!
My phone is invaluable for keeping me in touch with my devoted SAHD husband and 2 young kids during long days at work without easy access to a computer. I feel connected when I can’t be there in person – for this I am grateful.
Lauren H says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love being able to check my email on my phone!
katie says
WINDOWS ME I like to have my ebooks available to read anytime
Carmen says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m a writer, so computer = life. Still mourning the laptop that I worked to death a few months ago. Sooo inconvenient to drag the desktop into bed with me. ;)
Bethany W says
WINDOWS ME! I am absolutely LOST without my iPhone. I listen to music wherever I go so it being my portable boom box is what I love about it :)
Deb Praus says
“WINDOWS ME” I could not live without ebooks, went into them kicking and screaming as I love the feel of books, but now, the portability and instant access is amazing. I have also started using it for quilting, being able to track my purchases, my designs and able to read other blogs on the go!
Merina says
WINDOWS ME
It’s hard in my house getting time on the computer between my husband and my daughter hogging it! The fact that every email account can come to my phone allows me to stay on top of incoming messages so I am not out of touch with whatever the next thing is that needs my attention!!
Jennifer says
Windows Me! My phone and tablet have been so great for reading. If it’s in bed or on vacation it’s nice to be able to finish a series without leaving my comfy spot.
Liz says
Windows Me!
I love using my phone calendar to keep my life organized.
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME! Without my tablet, I think my shoulder and back would have major issues because I travel so much and my computer just isn’t that small!
Kari says
WINDOWS ME! My Husband and I have been living in Japan for the last year and our laptop has been worth it’s weight in gold! We can Skype our parents (and grandparents!) and keep in touch with the rest of the world. It’s nice to be so connected even from so far away!
LindaLoo says
WINDOWS ME – eBooks, can’t live without ’em.