***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.
Betsy H says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having easy access to photos and being able to snap photos whenever! Plus googling questions always is a plus!
Ashley says
Windows me!
I love the ability to take pics of my kids anytime/anywhere!
Holly says
WINDOWS ME! I use my computer to organize, edit and store thousands of photos.
Steph @ SeeStephRun.com says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having books and audio books with me where I go! :)
Sheila says
WINDOWS ME!
I love staying connected with my family.
Laurie Watson says
Windows Me!
I love being able to take pics on my phone and immediately post/share them, I also enjoy having my nook instead of carrying around heavy books.
Andrea A says
Windows me! I love being able to manage my blog, email, and virtual life from my smart phone and I would LOVE a tablet!
Rachel says
Windows me!
I love having my phone for a quick way to snap photos of my kids! Also for being able to video chat with my hubby who works a lot!
Jessica J says
Windows me! I love online shopping! Between Ebates and coupons it saves me so much money to do it all online. :)
Kris says
WINDOWS ME… I can’t live without the ability to take photos on the go and edit and share them all in one click.
Ashley J says
WINDOWS ME!
The most important thing my phone does for me is keep me on top of my work emails while I sit with my dad during dialysis treatments. It makes the time go faster and much more enjoyable when there is something interesting to do!
David says
“WINDOWS ME” Photos of family of course!
Christina Bridger says
WINDOWS ME! I’d be lost without my phone, especially since I use it mostly for GPS :)
Cindy says
WINDOWS ME!
I love using my tablet for reading books. It’s so nice to have new books on tap instead of waiting!
Kelli Dahl says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being plugged into news and facebook and my books all in one place!!
Genelle G says
WINDOWS ME! I have a Kindle and use it for quick checks of my email when I am house cleaning or cooking. Still have a “dumb phone” but when it finally dies I will be upgrading to a smart phone and then I will be picture happy wherever I am and also be able to price compare when shopping, pull up a map if I get myself lost…. Oh the possibilities!
Jess C says
Windows me!!!
Erinn says
WINDOWS ME!Art programs…love em!
Whitney S. says
Windows Me!
I don’t ever have to wonder the answer to anything with the internet @ my fingertips!
Mike says
Windows me!!!
Andriena says
WINDOWS ME!!! My computer allows me to stay creative while a college student…dreaming of one day becoming a pro D.I.Y-er like Younghouselove!
Kaylene says
WINDOWS ME!
gmail, instagram, pinterest, oh my!
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME
My phone brings me sanity on my commute… audio books, newspaper articles, and updates from friends all help to distract me from the crowded subway.
Danielle says
Windows me! I think that keeping our photos in check is the most important thing that our technology does for us!
Analicia Nolan says
Windows me! I love heading to the beach knowing I don’t have to pack any books.
Bekak says
WINDOWS ME!!! My iPhone allows me to take pictures everywhere all the time! I don’t miss a thing and the quality is excellent for a phone!
Ruby Showalter says
WINDOWS ME!! I feel lost when I can’t surf the net and look at my favorite blogs, hang out on facebook and check my email!
Sara W says
Windows Me! Everyone thinks I’m crazy, but I read all my books on my iPhone!
Megan A. says
WINDOWS ME!
Paper saver, I take all my notes on my tablet!
Stephanie says
Windows Me!!! I just had to downgrade from my smart phone to my husband’s old flip phone. It’s TERRIBLE!!! I’d love to get back to modern times with access to blogs/email on the go!
JB says
Windows Me!
I love always having a camera with me on my smartphone.
Abbie says
Windows Me!! Love being able to check my email. Also being able to immediately win arguments by using my phone to consult Dr Google to support my opinion. :)
Marcie says
WINDOWS ME! My husband stole my IPAD so I need a tablet and one I can actually do work on would be great!!
Jessica says
Windows me! I love listening to audio books on my phone while I’m running errands
Kimberly says
Windows me! I do everything from my phone and laptop, so not sure how to pick just one!
abbie says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone operates as my personal assistant, and keeps my schedule organized, which I love.
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME!
I am a technology-addict. I love it all and I love being connected. Tablets and smart phones are lifesavers on vacation too.
Kelly H says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t survive now without a GPS/map app on my phone.
Lissete says
Windows me! Definitely being able to read books! Although I rather have the feeling of carrying a book……that smell!
Brandi says
WINDOWS me!! Calendar on the phone….
Tracey S says
WINDOWS ME… I LOVE THE INTERNET ON MY PHONE SO I CAN CHECK IN ON MY SON AT DAY CARE DURING THE DAY! (THEY HAVE CAMERAS YOU CAN ACCESS ONLINE)
Linda Robertson says
Windows me! Without my tablet there would be no happy daughter! She loves watching rio on my IPad EVERYDAY!!!!!
KK says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having Skype for keeping in touch with friends and family abroad, and it’s amazing to carry all of my books in one small e-reader :) I’ve been eyeing the Surface for a long time – it would be great to carry everything in one portable package!
Autumn says
“WIndows Me!”
I love being able to store my photos of my son on my laptop. And having Skype so he can see his great grandpa that lives in Iowa. So far away from Washington:(
Erin in Austin TX says
WINDOWS ME! I love that I can get and respond to email all day. Makes life much more efficient…
Mrs Le Brell says
WINDOWS ME
I’m a new mom & would be completely lost without my phone & my Total Baby app!!
Kathryn Victoria says
WINDOWS ME!
Even though I of the techology generation, I am just getting into the smartphone game and I love it! I have yet to get a tablet..but boy are they awesome!
Jake says
Windows Me! My must have is Angry Birds!
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME!! I don’t have a tablet, but my iPhone has been the best thing for me for sending pics of my kiddos to family since we have zero family in town. It is awesome that my 87 year old MeMaw has a computer and it absolutely THRILLS her to get videos and pics of my kids regularly. (I can’t seem to print anything out these days!)
Hannah K says
WINDOWS ME!
Besides being able to check out some fabulous blogs (like YHL) I love that I can quickly Google anything, last minute flower deliveries (you’re wlkcome mom), directions, recipes, what spider crawled through my kitchen window, etc
erin b says
WINDOWS ME
I have to review a lot of PDF files for work – I’d love to be able to have them all in one tablet, as opposed to printing them or trying to read them on a regular computer!