***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.
Alisa Elmore says
WINDOWS ME! I love using my laptop for keeping track of our spending. I have an awesome grocery store app on my phone that lets me check out what’s on sale and make a grocery list. Oh yeah, super exciting….
Melissa M. says
Windows me!
My computer lets me stay in touch with my younger siblings. I have five of them (!) and we can Skype/Google hangout and it feels like we’re together, even though we live hundreds of miles apart. :)
Seth says
Windows Me!
I travel often for work, so being able to Skype with my wife or work on reports from anywhere is invaluable.
Erika says
WINDOWS ME!
The computer helps me share photos and stay in touch with friends and family, no matter where we all are on the globe.
Liz says
Windows me! Um, everything? Seriously, everything :)
Jenny says
Windows me! I like being able to check my email on the go.
Heather G says
WINDOWS ME! I love that I can use my phone to pull up important details (names, birthdates, etc) that I cannot remember on my own.
Michael says
Windows Me! I have changes to my schedule via e-mail all the time, so I don’t know what I’d do without e-mail on my phone!
Ann says
Windows Me! I love having my books on my Kindle, and access to Netflix!
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME
I love checking my email on the go and keeping up with commitments using calendar features, and of course playing my addicting games!
Abby says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to lie on my couch while reading your blog…what a life : )
Jean says
WiINDOWS ME!!
Laura says
WINDOWS ME
My computer allows me to back up all my precious photos!
Kate says
WINDOWS ME! Love being able to multitask on the go!
Courtney Elizabeth says
WINDOWS ME! And I love being able to take books everywhere!
Shanna says
WINDOWS ME!!!!!!! I work from home so my computer is my lifeline and my phone is what I use to check work emails on the go and take constant pictures of my sweet baby girl.
Vicki says
Windows ME-
I just can’t imagine living without getting daily updates on my new grand-daughters… thats what computers are for right??? keeping in touch
Han says
Windows Me! I love being able to read all my favorite blogs on my rss reader anywhere, anytime.
Christina says
WINDOWS ME! For me, being able to store, edit, and manage my photos easily is crucial. I would love to be able to work with photos on the go with a Surface!
Brianna says
WINDOWS ME!!
I used to be very anti-GPS, but ever since moving to a new big city, the GPS on my phone has become invaluable!
Mandy Howe says
WINDOWS ME! My tablet is invaluable to me! Books, pictures and entertainment for the kids!
Jen says
Windows me! I’m desperate to swap all my papers for a small, awesome device!
Jeanine Musgrove says
Window Me! I love being able to check email or look up the answer to a question whenever it comes up!
Sarah S. says
WINDOWS ME!!
I think having Internet access while I’m out running errands is the best part of tech on-the-go for me. Finding a last minute coupon to use before I checkout, texting to find out if we need milk before I come home and searching for a recipe while I’m at the grocery store has made my life easier and I feel like I’m not re-running the same errands and saving money while doing it!
Whitney Moberg says
WINDOWS ME! I love having my phone as a backup camera for those unexpected moments that you want to capture! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Ann says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t even remember life without a smartphone!
Gina says
WINDOWS ME…I use my phone to keep in touch with everyone. It’s so convenient!
Reeves says
WINDOWS ME! gps on my phone. I don’t know what I did before I had it :)
Britt says
WINDOWS ME! Being able to pretend I’m busy instead of sitting around awkwardly makes my phone pretty invaluable.
Melinda says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m a notorious over-packer, so bringing a tablet with me on vacations and travel is SO much easier (read: lighter) than lugging around my laptop.
Kathryn says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without access to my google calendar.
Angela L says
WINDOWS ME! I love having all of my photos on my phone!
Meg says
Windows me! Staying connected with friends for sure. I am a stay at home mom who lives far from some close friends bc we have moved a bit and I love being able to stay connected.
Kelly says
Windows Me!
Email for work and maps most def!
Leah says
WINDOWS ME!!
I’ve only had my smart phone for a few months, but I love it so much. No more reading 3-year-old magazines in waiting rooms or driving around aimlessly, trying to find someplace.
Miranda W. says
Windows Me!!!
My computer is my picture organizer, without it there would be piles of pictures everywhere to sift thru!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
And definitely email. Makes work/life balance better…and worse!
Emily P says
Windows Me! I use my smart phone for a gps all the time- I would be lost without it.
Meg S says
Windows me! I definitely would love to use it on my metro commute every morning – how nice!
Joseph Carpenter says
WINDOWS ME…I love the fact that I can upload pictures from my digital camera, edit them and send them to anyone or post on any social network I want. It allows those that I care about and care about us to have an almost live stream into our lives.
Kari says
Windows me!
Rebecca says
WINDOWS ME! Our computers serves as our tv, too!
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME…my favorite part of my computer is that it helps to store pictures of our beautiful daughter :)
Kristi says
WINDOWS ME!
Aw, man. My toddler has just been the final death knell to my 7yo flip phone. (Yes, I’ve had a single cell phone for 7 years. It’s so time to move on.)
andrea @ my kinda perfect says
WINDOWS ME!
keeps me connected — whether it’s with my readers, my friends, or the world news….i’m connected and know what’s up! =)
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t currently have a tablet, but would love one to use as an e-reader and to entertain my toddler on long flights and roadtrips!
Brit [House Updated] says
WINDOWS ME! I’d just love not having to share my husband’s stuff any more – he’d be jealous of mine!
Sabrina says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone’s most valuable skill is settling arguments. When you can just google the answer, it makes settling any dispute that much easier.
Amy Givens says
WINDOWS ME!!
Dana says
WINDOWS ME!
I am addicted to my phone. I am never without it. I use it for absolutely everything.