***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.
Paula says
WINDOWS ME!
hillarybug says
WINDOWS ME! Currently, I use my laptop to collect the data for my dissertation research. My research wouldn’t be the same without it!
Anne says
Windows me! My gadgets let me be in my office no matter where I am! I can work from home, the airport or even the beach.
Samantha says
WINDOWS ME !!!!
i love using our computer to edit photos, organize them and share them with family across the country.
thanks for the chance to win!
Kelly L says
WINDOWS ME! I have no idea how I would be surviving college classes without email sent to my phone! It is a necessity!
Love you guys SO ridiculously much!
-kelly
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love to watch movies in bed at night (ditched the cable awhile back). I love being able to keep up with news, weather, email etc.
Meghan T says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without the map feature. It gets me where I need to go.
Melissa M says
Windows Me! I love being able to look up websites to use in my 3rd grade classroom.
Noel M says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having unlimited books to read wherever I go, plus access to my email and facebook without dragging out the computer.
Christine P. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that my phone allows me to access both work and personal email anywhere. This way I’m not chained to my office.
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME…sharing pictures of my new 9 week old son with all of my friends and family through email, facebook, instagram etc.:)
Vera says
WINDOWS ME :)
Probably the most valuable thing my phone does for me is provide me with the internet wherever I am! Gotta look things up on the go!
Peggy says
WINDOWS ME! I have never owned a laptop or a tablet…I would love to be able to play a game while waiting for Grandma at the doctor’s office!
Dee says
“WINDOWS ME” My computer keeps me organized!
Cherri T says
WINDOWS ME! It lets me read the YHL blog every day!
Christy G. says
WINDOWS ME! Love the ability to access the internet anywhere… has helped on numerous occasions.
Cindy O'Malley says
WINDOWS ME! Love email and texting with my phone and GPS!
Emily Deakin says
Windows Me! I don’t have a tablet or smart phone, but I love using my computer for new ideas, and pictures!
stacy says
Windows MEEEEEE!!!! I don’t think I would ever actually read any emails if i couldn’t access them on my phone!!
Ryan says
WINDOWS ME!
I would say the ability to edit, store and share our travel photos! Travel is very important to us!
Alia says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that my phone can take pics of my kids when we’re out & about.
Kathy says
“WINDOWS ME” I am amazed at the number of times I google for information about locations/restaurants/reviews. Unfortunately, in dog years, our computer is elderly – and slow – and needs lots of think time.
Emily Smith says
WINDOWS ME!! Definitely on the go everything and entertaining our little one when in need of some type of quick distraction!
Cheri says
Windows Me! My computer keeps me in touch with friends and family in easy ways (email, facebook, skype). I can be social even when I’m feeling all hermit-y :) (Should I mention that I still have a flip phone? Just call me old-school!)
Beth says
Windows Me!
davis ann says
windows me!
i love having my email on my phone- it’s my to-do list! and having it with me everywhere i go means i am more on task :)
Leah says
I don’t know what I’d do without my phone! However my personal laptop just died so getting a Surface would pretty much save my life!
BHH says
WINDOWS ME! I would be able to telecommute — what a gift that would be!
Michelle R says
WINDOWS ME! The greatest thing my phone does for me is to allow me to take pictures of my son at any time as long as I have my phone. I dont have to worry about getting out the camera all the time.
Adira Benklifa says
Windows me! I would be able to work by the pool while my kids swim this summer!
Leah says
WINDOWS ME! Email, reading my fav sites.
Jena C says
Windows Me! Email on the go
Christine says
Windows Me! Taking pictures of my newborn without having to find the camera, make sure the battery is charged, the memory card has space, etc. All done on my phone. Genius.
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to access all my information in one place.
jessica says
Windows me!
My phone gives me gps anywhere so I don’t get lost and lets me stay in touch with everyone! And my iPad lets me read everything anywhere I take it.
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!
The invaluable thing my computer does is allow me to store my pictures of family so I can easily access them.
melanie says
windows me!! I love the GPS on my phone for getting around the city streets!
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME!!
My phone gives me directions!
Hope Ward says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
I’m an admitted Facebook junky, but with sisters, cousins, parents and friends in all different places, it allows me to be part of their day all day :)
lefa says
WINDOWS ME
my calender – always with me so I know where I’m supposed to be and when :)
Meredith says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love not having to pack a whole bunch of books for vacation but I also love being connected on the go!
Kerrie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that I have tons and tons of pictures on my computer and my iphone.
Ray says
Windows me! Using a tablet makes recording music and mixing super convenient when I need something on the fly! Also access to the Internet whenever I need it!
Christina M says
WINDOWS ME!! My smartphone lets me keep in touch with friends two states away through text, chat programs, fb messenger, etc. And, I can surf the web while I’m at work! :)
BHH says
WINDOWS ME! I would be able to telecommute — waht a gift that would be!
Maggie says
Windows Me!
I don’t have a smartphone or tablet now, but I would love to have one to use with my swim team. The ability to take or show video on deck would be invaluable :) And I’ll hopefully be a teacher soon, so they could come in handy in the classroom as well!
Elinor says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m still rocking a dumb phone, so I’d be pretty excited to win this one!
Kristy says
Windows Me!
My laptop connects me to my family who lives across the country, and I love being able to Skype with them!
michelle p says
Windows me!
I love my phone for using the weather radar when we are camping!
cporoski says
Windows me! I use my phone to run my life! email, twitter, finances, stock watch, local news, syncing my calender to my husband. It keeps me organized on the go.