***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.
Kristen says
WINDOWS ME!
It keeps me connected to my favorite blog, friends and family!
Stephanie Bevan says
Windows Me!!! Can’t go anywhere without my books, ebooks that is.
lisa says
WINDOWS ME! I’ve got a case of vintage fever these days, and my etsy & ebay apps keep me connected with the value of my finds.
Kara says
Windows Me! My laptop freezes every 10 minutes and I want a tablet!
Meg says
WINDOWS ME! Use my phone for email ALL the time!
Mel says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m a graphic designer, so a computer gives me the ability to work anywhere from the office to the beach!
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love being able to store all my pictures in one place and I would literally be lost without navigation and the calendar on my phone!
Bianca L. says
WINDOWS ME…
I can’t imagine going without checking my emails as soon as I get them. It helps keep down my inbox buildup!
Victoria says
WINDOWS ME!
It’s ridiculous how invaluable my gadgets have become! Of course for email and maps on the go, but also photos on the go, and checking in with Young House Love wherever I am! :)
Heather says
Windows Me!
I’d be lost without my iPhone. Literally. I have no sense of direction.
Teresa says
Windows Me!!! For my phone it’s constant texting to my hubby :) and I’ll admit, access to facebook. For my computer, it’s holding all of my important pictures (aka memories!!)
Johannah says
WINDOWS ME
My mobile devices carry the best photos!
Sarah says
Windows Me! I use my tablet for everything, books, magazines, email, games! But now it’s outdated and won’t be getting any new apps!
Brenda says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my laptop to create templates for my custom glass etching and other crafty projects.
Jenna says
Windows me! I love having Pinterest and blogs available on my phone at all time.
Vanessa says
Windows Me! I would love having everything: email, e-books, Facebook, Words with Friends, Evernote documents – all in one device in my purse!
Grace Anne Haynes says
WINDOWS ME! I am the publicity coordinator and yearbook editor for the school I work at, so easy to use photo storage, organization and editing are my must haves.
Beth C. says
Windows Me!!
E-mail on the go and money-making apps. Love my smart phone.
Aaron says
WINDOWS ME!
My smart phone allows me to stay connected at all times (not sure if that is good or bad!)
Kat says
WINDOWS ME! Id be lost without my laptop…wouldn’t be able to follow all my favorite blogs from my bed.
Audra says
Windows me! I love having every book right at my fingertips.
Emily Boote says
Windows me!! Having photos all in one place and easily accessible would be wonderful!
Kayla says
WINDOWS ME! I absolutely HAVE to be able to check my emails on the go!
Emily L says
Windows Me! I couldn’t do without the Disney Jr app on my phone for my son (saves us in restaurants) and the Craigslist app for myself, always shopping or posting ads! :)
Wyatt says
WINDOWS ME!! I love secretly having my work email on my phone so I don’t have to have my work computer on after 5 p.m. (unless I see an important email)
Gaylene says
WINDOWS ME! I love that my tablet can on with me anywhere. It’s not too bulky so it slides right into my bag along with snacks, Lego figurines, Transformers, must-keep rocks and sticks, and maybe a lipgloss (for me). Thanks for the giveaway!
Brenda Esquivel says
WINDOWS ME!! My phone is mainly used for taking pictures, instagram, and facebook and our laptop is only opened when I need to upload pictures so I can then post them on facebook!
Robin Swartz says
Windows Me! I love the ability to read e-books! I read so much more than ever before!
Heather morris says
“WINDOWS ME” my computer and smartphone are what keeps me in business, I am a photographer so being connected and visible is essential!
Hayley M. says
WINDOWS ME!!!
iPhone wins. Always.
Ann J says
WINDOWS ME! With my phone, it is the camera in my pocket when something comes up I want to capture. I don’t have a tablet, but would love being able to answer e-mail quicker than I can with my phone, or without booting up the laptop.
Adrienne says
Windows me! What an awesome giveaway! These tablets look so cool even for the apple lover ;)
Janet says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the texting feature, and I can get so much accomplished with short little messages amongst family. My kids are old enough to have phones too and they check in frequently, simply because its easy AND fun. Love it!
Jenny Z says
Windows Me!!! I love the fact that I can easily take my pictures anywhere because they are in my virtual scrapbook.
Kim Anderson says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t go without my music on my iPhone. Whether it’s my iTunes, or Pandora, I can’t get through a metro commute without it!
Rachel Waite says
The most invaluable thing is being able to keep up with friends and family through picture and text messaging. My siblings and I like to send ugly pictures of ourselves to each other. Keeps me laughing :)
Kesha says
“WINDOWS ME”!!!!! I could not live without the ability to check my email! I love that about my phone!!!!! Also the games keeps my daughter entertained:)
emily says
WINDOWS ME… love having social media and texting at my fingertips.
Suzanne says
WINDOWS ME
I would be devastated to loose pictures. Most are backed up on cd’s and saved to sites like shutterfly or snapfish, but to have to the “original file” gone would some how worry me!
Jenna M says
Windows Me! My smartphone is great for checking email on the go for church events or even work email, so I know what drama is upcoming on a given day.
Amanda says
Windows Me! I’m always connected!
Olivia says
Windows Me! Voice memo for grocery lists! It saves me many trips back to the store for that one last ingredient.
Tambryn says
Windows Me!
My biggest thing is the flexibility to email while sitting at a coffee shop, or pull up my favorite book when I didn’t think I’d have downtime.
Kim says
“WINDOWS ME”
I love that everything I need is always with me stored in my phone.
Michelle says
Windows me! My phone allows me to keep in touch with my hair clients, which is good because for some reason they only text to schedule appts.
Justynn Y [creativelifeantics] says
WINDOWS ME!!! I’ve been wanting a tablet for SO LONG!
Noreen says
WINDOWS ME! My smartphone is my link to work on the go…and sometimes “on the go” can mean playtime with the baby! :)
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME! I run an e-commerce business… so… my computer is everything ha! I’d love to have a tablet though and have been looking into getting one for surface design. Usually an Apple girl but really… the Surface is just too stinking cool to deny it.
Kristie says
Windows me!
I’m obsessed with checking my email, our banks accounts and my work schedule on the go!
Lindsay says
“WINDOWS ME”
Not being tied to my office is key!