***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.
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME!!! My hubby got me an IPad for my “push present” before giving birth to my son last December. We downloaded an app that kept track of when my son ate, pooped, bathed, slept, etc and I think I would have lost my mind without it! I carried my IPad around with my everywhere for the first full month of his life and recorded pretty much everything he did throughout the day. I couldn’t remember my last name, let alone when the last time he ate was during that time, so this was a HUGE help.
Jodie says
Windows Me!!!
The best thing about my phone is being able to take videos and pictures of my kids and storing/sharing them instantly with family and friends on YouTube and Picasa. I have thousands of snapshots and hours of video to help family and friends feel connected to us wherever military life takes us.
Sally says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t have a smartphone or tablet. I do love e-mail…I like getting weekly updates from my extended family.
Vanessa says
Windows Me! Our 2 year old son knows how to use the ipad better than I do. Just got a smart phone and love that I can text with out taking 6 decades to type. And the map feature comes in handy.
Diane says
WINDOWS ME!
My favorite thing about my laptop is that it allows me to make a living! I’m a web developer and my computer is one of my best friends.
Natalie Ramello says
WINDOWS ME! I could not survive without work email on the go. It helps me stay on track even when I am out the office.
Matthew says
“WINDOWS ME”
Being connected to family & friends no matter where I am.
Shannon says
I have 5 & 8 yr old boys who are the loves of my life! With my phone (which needs some serious updating) I can take pics and videos of our adventures, and share them with our family & friends scattered all over the country in a flash. And I can save everything via my computer for later trips down memory lane. :-)
Shannon says
Oh yeah. WINDOWS ME! Duh
Rachel says
Windows Me! I love the ability to take photos anywhere I go and share them with the (instagram) world!
Cathleen says
WINDOWS ME!
I love using my computer to design all sorts of things in Photoshop and my smartphone keeps me up to date when I’m on the out.
Claire says
Windows me! I think my pictures ar the best thing on my phone right now!
Melissa S says
WINDOWS ME!
Great giveaway! I totally rely on my smart phone. It keeps me organized.
sarah e. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to track my runs and log miles for charity on my iPhone!
Lori D says
WINDOWS ME! I have the Kindle app on everything & I use it all the time.
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME!
Lacy says
Windows Me!!!! I love being able to share my experiences with my far away family <3
Taryn W. says
WINDOWS ME! Most important stuff for me is my photos and staying connected with family.
Caitlin says
Windows Me! Being able to stay in touch with my office while I’m on the go with my 3 year old is a necessity! (Even more so when baby 2 joins us in June!)
Cyan B says
WINDOWS ME
Taking and editing photos would have to be the most useful thing I do with my phone and my tablet.
Stephanie C says
Windows Me. I love to use Viggle when i’m watching tv.
Alexandra says
Windows me! I use computers and phone to do school work and to catch up wth family long distance- aka internationally far away long distance! pick me! xoxo
Rutledge says
Windows me!
My tablet keeps the toddler occupied. I never get my hands on it anymore though and I have a flip phone! This would be a total upgrade.
Amanda Willis says
WINDOWS ME! See as I don’t have a laptop or internet, my smartphone is great fir allowing me to use for internet!
Jenna Beamer says
WINDOWS ME!
I love to read! And look at pictures of my babies, so a tablet is the perfect thing for me!
Donna says
WINDOWS ME!!! I cannot live without my calendar. It keeps me organized for work and family.
Amanda says
Windows Me! Being able to take and save infinite pictures of my kids is awesome.
Elisha says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a computer sadly it died so my phone is my life i read, surf the web everything plus I’m and instagram junkie…is there AA for that?
hollie says
WINDOWS ME!!!!! I DONT HAVE TABLET BUT WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ONE
Samantha says
Windows Me!
Gracie says
WINDOWS ME! I desperately need a tablet :)
Teresa says
“WINDOWS ME”
keeps me connect to my son’s school!
Christina says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to watch movies while nursing my newborn, and being able to take and back up photos and videos to Dropbox all from one device!
Carrie says
Windows me! I love having the camera phone always available to capture pictures!
Lori says
Windows me! Being able to check work emails from my phone allows me to get home earlier and spend time with my kids at night.
Lara says
WINDOWS ME! I homeschool and am always hunting for materials to use.
Jasmine says
WINDOWS ME
Love having the world wide web at my finger tips at all times. Never know when you’ll need to know something.
Danielle says
Windows me! I’m lost without a book close by. Before my kindle/smart phone I was always lugging around 1-2 books in my purse.
clodia says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without my email. It is my second brain – I keep everything I need to know in there. It’s why I don’t have a diary.
Joshua Minz says
WINDOWS ME!
Directions, email, internet and so much more.
Sara says
Windows Me! I wouldn’t be nearly as productive at work without my smartphone…it lets me check my email on the go, pull up contracts on site, and I can check out pinterest for décor and menu inspiration too! I also update the company facebook and instagram directly from my phone.
Greta G. says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to draft, edit, and post blog entries and photos from my phone… makes it so much easier to put out content!
Tristan says
WINDOWS ME! I use my iPhone to kill time wherever I go. Waiting in line, at the doctors office, etc, etc.
Justine Sesko says
WINDOWS ME!!
I’m attached to my phone for email, texting, and facebooking!
Alicia Mier says
WINDOWS ME!!
(first, wow. What a crazy awesome giveaway). The most invaluable thing on my computer is definitely the collection of photos! My technology is getting a bit outdated (white Macbook, anyone?) and the process is slow going – student loans take up a good chunk of budget!
Cecelia says
Windows me!
My computer allows me to play on Pinterest!
Melinda says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone is my lifeline! I use maps, internet, e-mail, and texting throughout the day, but my favorite feature is the fact that it makes phone calls!
Christy says
WINDOWS ME! Email is a must for me!
Katie says
WINDOWS ME!!!
My computer is essential for school work and keeping in touch with family when I am at school!!
kathy says
Windows me!! (I got so excited about this that I initially wrote “windows me” as my name…wowza! ) Cant live without instagram! those filters…they kill me ;)
Donny says
WINDOWS ME! Need a new tablet mine is to slow