***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.
Virginia Luyster says
WINDOWS ME! no smart phone or tablet for me, but I do love home improvement, would be cool to see how a tablet could help me with projects.
Erin says
WINDOWS ME!
Awesome giveaway! I’m a PC gal so this would come in handy to help me with my business on the go.
Tara says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
My phone and tablet are super important!! My phone means I can coordinate my volunteer work and my job search and be in contact with people all the time. It also means I can document my life and be on my fave social media apps.
Angela B says
WINDOWS ME! I need my smartphone to remind me to not be late to meetings and I need my tablet to give me recipes when I am cooking!
Danielle B says
Windows me! E-mail/texts on my phone allow me to keep in touch with my BFF in Turkey; my deployed brother; and other important people across the world and timezones. Technology is great!
Lisa J says
Windows me! The tablet would allow me to cut down on the amount of reading material I lug around while traveling!
Chelsea says
WINDOWS ME! I’d like to say the most important thing my phone does is something like the maps or whatever, but it’s probably Instagram. Oops.
SB says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet lets me talk to my folks in India!
Shanna says
WINDOWS ME! I like being able to use my laptop for homework and remoting into our department’s server when I’m away from work, but I also really like the free GPS feature on my phone.
Lilly says
WINDOWS ME! I like the convenience of emailing–makes planning a group dinner, etc. so much easier.
Jennie De Meis says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
My favorite app on my phone would have to be the maps! And the bing search bar! Whenever there is a disagreement between me and my boyfriend – we will search the answer! Lately I have been on the wrong quite a bit. I need to get my streak back!
Roy says
Windows me!
Phone: 24/7 access to cached Dropbox files.
Tablet: un-DRM’ed ebooks.
Lyndsey says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love being able to check email no matter where I am on my phone.
Faith Plvan says
WINDOWS ME
It stores all my pictures.
Dana G. says
WINDOWS ME
We have an IPAD which we use ALL the time. We don’t have TV so my husband and I use it to watch videos together.
Marcy says
Windows me! I use a smart device for everything – mapping out trips, using coupons and groupons for fun activities with my kids, keeping up with email – you name it!
Meagan says
Windows me!
My grandma lives across the country and our iPhones allow her to see her great grand children through FaceTime!
Barb says
WINDOWS ME! Love my tablet! Most recently it has been the most useful for tracking diaper changes and feedings for my little one.
Erika says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
The best thing ever on a windows phone is the game, Wordament!
And my computer, how can I pick? It’s amazing going back to school and doing most of your college reading, assignments, tests, and forums on it! Last year I was able to take a test while sitting in Mo’s restaurant at Cannon Beach, OR. I guarantee you that was NOT my classroom . . . <3
dorisd says
Windows Me!
Meg says
WINDOWS ME! (Please!!) I have yet to take the smartphone plunge, so I’m super excited at the prospect. My computer’s my lifeline to the “real world” through my blog, my writing and the ability to search the endless stream of useless information at any given moment. :-)
kelly S says
WINDOWS ME!! I love having my calendar on my phone – so nice!
Alycia says
Windows Me! My tablet bc it does everything! Email, web, reader, toddler entertainment, etc…
Kristena says
WINDOWS ME!!!! The most invaluable thing on my computer would be my pictures!!!
Jen C. says
Windows me! I love being able to find new places to check out by using my phone when I’m not at home.
Whitney Mayer says
WINDOWS ME!!! I broke my boyfriends cell phone a few weeks ago and he has been dreading forking out the money for a new one : ( so this would be great!!
Instant communication! How did we live without it before cell phones?!
Jen R. says
Windows Me! I teach college courses, and I use email on my phone and tablet almost constantly to keep in touch with students.
Lindsey R says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my phone for facebook and watching YHL vidoes while at work (love the house tour!!!) and my computer for storing and organizing all of the pictures I take!
lara says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone is essential for email and work. Without it, I wouldn’t be able to work from home!
Megan V. says
WINDOWS ME! I love my e-reader, especially on the go! While it cant replace a fresh book, it is much easier to haul!! :)
Heather L says
Window me!
Love having an e reader and portable computer all in one.
Sarah says
Windows Me! I think the most valuable thing my phone does is takes pictures and videos of my kiddos.
Jessaca says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without texting. My three of my sisters and two of my nieces started a text group. We use it throughout the day to check in, ask questions, and generally motivate and inspire each other!
Kate says
Windows me! I love taking quick pictures wherever I’m at.
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!
I would love a tablet because reading recipes on my tiny ipod while I’m cooking is tough!
natalie says
Windows me! My computer stores all of the photos of my family :) And it allows me to read your blog while i drink my coffee!
heather says
Windows Me!!
Smart phone letting me be able to take pictures of my one year old at all times!
Betsy says
WINDOWS ME!
I ride the bus to and from work every day, so I love having my Kindle instead of having to carry around big books.
Erica says
WINDOWS ME!
GPS, definitely GPS. I live in New England where half the streets are one-way, and the other half taper off into nothing, and there are tall trees everywhere so it’s hard to get your bearings ANYWHERE.
Also having Google on my phone, so I can look up a towing company when my car breaks down in the middle of nowhere on aforementioned rural roads.
Dee says
Windows me!
I read almost exclusively on my laptop these days! Hundreds of books in a tiny space…heaven!
Marie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to snap a photo and post it or send it right away.
Laura B. says
WINDOWS ME! My phone and computer remembers my calendar on the go, which is the most important for me. Also, can’t live without Facebook!
amanda says
Windows me!!!
I crazy love my ereader. My bookshelves are thanking me too. They can only hold so much. And I dig the much lighter carry on without my books.
Allisson says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t know what I would do without my iphone, texts, emails, directions at my fingertips! Have been wanting a surface for a while now though so this would be perfect!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone’s GPS all the time, would literally be lost without it :)
Kristen says
WINDOWS ME PLEASE!! I love storing and editing all of my photos, and making them into art for the home or digital scrapbooks.
Megan H. says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone to catch up on my favorite blogs (cough cough YHL cough) on the go!
Maggie B. says
WINDOWS ME!!!
My laptop does everything! It keeps me connected to all my friends and I watch all the shows I’ve missed on hulu! Also, the best part of my day is checking out YHL seeing what I can incorporate into my own house =)
Becky Pfisterer says
WINDOWS ME! Having my email with me at all time is invaluable since I work from remotely from my home office, but travel to client meetings frequently. With my tablet and phone, I can work virtually anywhere.
Mark says
WINDOWS ME
Keeps kids entertained