***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.
Sarah Larsen says
WINDOWS ME! What would I do without facebook, instagram, pinterest, and Fisher Price apps for my 7 month old baby on the go?!
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME!
Being able to check email on the go is important for me, although, I try not to be a slave to my devices!
Sandra Holt says
WINDOWS ME! I love my IPhone and everything on it!
Emily F says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without my phone! I can’t stand being without my camera, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and texting! :)
Bryan says
WINDOWS ME! Email on my phone, and easy access to google.
Nicole says
WINDOWS ME!! I am so glad to have email on my phone, I manage a weekly rental so gotta be able to respond promptly!
Lindsay says
WINDOWS ME! Email on my phone means sometimes I can come in late since I know there’s nothing going on at the office. :)
Kate says
WINDOWS ME! I use my iPhone & iPad for my on who loves the teaching apps I have in there for him. I love it for my email & pinterest. I don’t know what I would do without them.
Mary B says
WINDOWS ME please!
Dinka says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing I’ve done LATELY is storyboarding for a music video…SO MUCH EASIER on my tablet!!!
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME
What DON’T I use my phone for?! Work email at all hours, texting with my peeps at my volunteer group, staying in touch with my sister in Portland (put a bird on it!), a zillion pics of my toddler…
And I’m dying to get a tablet so I can do all of this on a slightly larger screen! :)
Cheryl says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my nook for reading and my computer for pictures and recipes – who knows what will happen if I have a smart phone or tablet!
Amy says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that I can store all my old photos and not worry about them getting lost/ worn out.
Jes says
WINDOWS ME!!!
The most valuable thing my computer does for me is let me surf Pinterest to find DIYs and amazing recipes. Then it sits there on my counter while I cook, no cookbook stand required.
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
We use our tablet to entertain our kids in the car on long trips, currently we only have one and they have to share, it would be great to have another.
adrienne says
WINDOWS ME! i really just love taking photos with my phone. i guess email, unlimited maps, and facebook are ok too. ;)
Katherine says
Windows Me! Keeping me organized through out the day and reading in the evening.
Christina says
Windows Me!!! Taking all the great pics of my dogs to share!
Cara says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that I can communicate with people with my computer. Or planning my wedding has been so much easier. Emailing vendors, finding out prices before contacting, putting together spreadsheets, researching every aspect, stalking other people’s weddings at the venue, etc. etc…
Pat B. says
WINDOWS ME!
Azar says
WINDOWS ME!I think the my phone is most valuable to me as a communication tool. I’m constantly texting my family and friends, and using facebook and twitter. A lot of people say that you’re “too” connected with phones these days, but I love the instant access to information and my social networks.
Sarah Flickinger says
WINDOWS ME! I constantly get lost and use my phone’s GPS multiple times per day.
Eileen says
WINDOWS ME! I love checking emails on my iPhone–it’s better than doing it on the computer!
Jessi says
Windows Me! Must have for keeping kids occupied during the long commute !
Audrey says
windows me! i love e books and having access to my photos on the go
Steph says
WINDOWS ME! I’d love to have this so I can quit using my work issued, outdated, memory lacking laptop to check up on all my favorite blogs! Especially YHL! AND, I need a new phone since I’m issued (again) an outdated Blackberry….blah!
Paula says
Windows me!
My calendar is so improtsnt to me! I love having it at the tip of my finger. It schedules the whole family’s events.
Tara says
WINDOWS ME!
It may be boring, but the best thing our devices do is sync calendars! With four kids, a working (and schooling right now) mom, and an active duty submariner dad, there is NO WAY we would ever be able to accomplish anything if we couldn’t add “late night,” “soccer game,” or “girl’s night out!” to the calendar and have it sync so that we are always on the same page.
Kim says
Windows me. Love travel with a tablet. Great for downloading travel books and then not having to lug the books along. Yay!
Audra says
WINDOWS ME!! I keep in touch with my traveling husband and family via Skype!
cm says
Windows me! I love having access to all my podcasts on the go.
Danica says
Windows Me! Checking email and blogs!
Lisa says
WINDOWS ME!!!
GPS, email and stalking my teen on social media! ;-)
Alicia says
WINDOWS ME!!
Words with friends and my daily Bible text! ;)
Jamie g says
Windows me! I use it to stay connected….text, email, Facebook, and calls. I am very busy and have a demanding job but I love being able to say “hi, how are ya?” to my friends and family, whom I sometimes don’t see often enough.
Dori T says
Windows Me! Um, I still have a flip phone…
Angela H. says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without FB.
Lacy says
Windows me!! I am one of the few people that doesn’t have a smart phone or a tablet! I would love either to view Pinterest non-stop or to entertain my kids when we are out and about. My husband always complains that I run his cell battery down with all my surfing. Oops!
KC says
WINDOWS ME!
(this is a crazy good giveaway!)
Email on the go is a must for me, especially when I’m working my 2 jobs!
Caitlin Restivo says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to use my free GPS app on my phone! How did I get anywhere prior to this?!
Janet says
Windows Me! storing pictures and video galore, checking email,etc… gotta love it.
Sarah Jane says
Windows me! I love that my email and calendar are all organized and with me always.
Cathy Wilson says
WINDOWS ME! I use my tablet to take pics of my kids, since I always have it with me I very rarely miss a shot.
Kristin r says
Windows me!!!
Having a toddler has made me appreciate a tablet on road trips – makes life so easy!
Kelly Moran says
WINDOWS ME! This would be so great to take with me when I travel!
Stacey says
Windows Me! I use my laptop as a second TV when I want to watch something not G-rated. My 4-year-old gets to watch Netflix in bed on the computer while I get the living room TV. He loves that. The Surface commercials are his favorite…he would be over the moon to win one of these bad boys! I would love, love that new phone. My super old blackberry knock-off would love to die gracefully after 4 years of service. Hahaha!
Liz says
WINDOWS ME (please)
Getting email on my phone is definitely the most invaluable thing any of my mobile devices does for me just because of the constant inundation of sometimes urgent messages. A close second, though, is my CrossMe game app – I play it every night as a way to unwind but still give my brain some exercise!
Tim says
WINDOWS ME!
Managing my extensive 80s music collection
Jill says
windows me!
I save so much time checking all my different email accounts on my phone. Plus, not checking online means I don’t get distracted and start surfing.
Mrs. Forest says
Windows me! I load my tablet with all my knitting patterns, best thing ever.