***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.
Amber says
Windows me!
I love using the kindle app on my tablet to read on the train and waiting in line.
Kat says
WINDOWS ME! I would love one for work to bring to meetings!
Annie says
WINDOWS ME, the laptop I have had for eight years and has my LIFE ON IT (study abroad pictures, pre-Facebook college pictures, shared music, and the most beautifully cultivated OCD folders) recently crashed. I need a reliable machine to last me another five years. Thanks John and Sherry. Congrats on the house!!!
Kristin Borg says
WINDOWS ME! I love having my pictures always available to me of my cute kids!
Kerry says
WINDOWS ME! Texting saves me everyday.
Leah H says
WINDOWS ME!Without my computer(s) I would not be able to do my job as a self-employed contractor.
Samantha E says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love my computer, I was torn between a MAC and a PC and when I asked you guys (along with many other people) everyone recommended a Mac, and I have never regretted it! It helped me pass grad school! (I will be graduating with an MSW in exactly two weeks!)
Jeanne O. says
Windows Me! I love catching up on missed TV episodes online.
Amy says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to store my pictures without having to get them all printed.
Liz says
WINDOWS ME!
For me it has become a valuable asset with my quest to have less paper clutter and get e-versions of books, magazines, receipts, etc.
Francis C. Moore says
Windows Me! I don’t have a tablet, but I would like to have one. fmoore11589@comcast.net
Melissa says
Windows me! The best thing my laptop does is edit photos. As a photographer, this is a greatly needed tool:)
Stacey says
Windows me!
My computer is invaluable to me as a designer! It is the modern pencil that helps me transform my ideas into reality. :)
Katie says
My phone is my GPS…I have NO sense of direction!! (ps I still manage to get lost with it sometimes)
Amelia G says
WINDOWS ME! I get lonely staying home 9 hours a day without adult company, so it’s nice keeping in touch with my family all day!
Megan F. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to take pictures on my phone and share them instantly on Facebook
Renee says
Windows me! I love all pictures that I have saved on my computer.
kat says
WINDOWS ME! Either my camera or my calendar! I keep everything on there, which is great for mommy brain.
Carolina Araya says
WINDOWS ME! Play The Wiggles for my little girl everywhere we go.
Alissa says
WINDOWS ME!!! My computer’s about to die and I’ve been looking at replacement options — including Surface. My current computer is most fantastic for cranking up the tunes while washing dishes or showing Netflix while folding laundry. But I’d love to also take it to work for taking minutes during meetings.
JoyW. says
WINDOWS ME
It has to be navigation on my phone. I am directionally challenged (I think) and so once, I almost got lost driving home from a company party. As soon as I got home and told the hubster what happened, he told me “Woman, you have GPS on your phone!” I said, “Oh….really?” and looked for the app right away. I learned my lesson since then. :)
Ashley says
Windows me! My phone because it keeps me in the loop at all times.
Emily says
Windows me! After some convincing from my husband, I am a convert to the e-reader club. They are so convenient and easy! I can have every book I want with me at any time!
Meg M. says
WINDOWS ME!!
I use my iPad for Pinterest every single day, whether for recipes, craft projects or home renovation inspiration. Would love to try out the surface and I don’t have a smartphone so a windows phone would be awesome!
Tricia Fike says
WINDOWS ME, cause I couldn’t get by without our tablet to watch movies and read while travelling!
Crystal says
WINDOWS ME!
I can’t live without mobile access to my calendar. It helps me keep everything straight! Of course it also helps to have access to my email, ebooks, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram…
Michelle says
Windows me! Love our tablet–we hardly ever have to go to the office and use the ‘real’ computer anymore, which means more time together!
Jaurie says
This easy-to-please, technologically-challenged gal loves that her phone now caters to her pinterest addiction.
Holly H says
Windows me!
Love having access to my ebooks!
shaz says
WINDOWS ME! love the ebooks!
Andrew says
WINDOWS ME
Liz says
Windows me!
My phone has saved me on numerous occasions when I have no real idea of where I’m going–GPS for the win!
Deb says
my computer and phone keep me in touch with my family, now that I’ve moved out of state. I’m not sure I could have made this move without knowing that they were just a phone call or computer screen away.
Lindsay says
WINDOWS ME! As a med student I use my phone to look things up throughout the day.
Maegan says
WINDOWS ME! I wouldn’t know what to do without Google and YouTube.
Beth H. says
Windows Me! I was just watching a movie and exclaimed when a character pulled out a paper calendar. How quaint! I love having both my work and personal calendar all the time and the ability to update them on the go.
Katie K says
WINDOWS ME! As old ladyish as this sounds, I need my laptop to check the weather forecast. Living in Minnesota means unpredictable weather, and since I also have unpredictable TV reception, I have to trust the internets. :)
Elizabeth says
Windows Me!
Photo storage and TV watching.
Michelle White says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love to be able to read on the go without having to remember to grab a book when I leave, its so nice that they don’t require internet to use it as an e-reader!
Kim says
Windows ME! The most valuable things on my computer is pictures of my growing son. He will be a year in June.
Sherry says
Windows Me! When I moved to my new house I didn’t have internet for 2 weeks! Needless to say, I had a melt down about a week in due to feeling “left out” of what was going on in the world!
Kim says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a tablet, but would love one!
Jessica says
Windows Me!
My computer helps me teach – I have all my lesson plans and activities loaded – that reminds me… I should probably back them up on a hard drive! :D
Sydni Jackson says
WINDOWS ME! I just got a smartphone in March and I love that I can write down and access notes when I think of something random, and I can have my phone give me reminders when it’s time to do something. How did I ever stay organized before??
Hilary says
Windows Me!
A tablet ensures I don’t have to lug a heavy laptop on work trips!!
Emily says
WINDOWS ME! I love the Kindle App so I can catch up on my favorite books on the go, even if I forget my Kindle.
shannon says
WINDOWS ME!
love it and hate it, the thing i need most is my email on the go…
Kym V. says
WINDOWS ME!
Email on my phone is so needed as well as the GPS. Let me tell you I would be lost (pun intended) without it.
Courtney L says
Windows Me! I get to skype my best friend (and penpal of 20+ years) in Australia!!
Tacy Tjapkes says
Windows Me!! I would love to be able to use an e-reader instead of lugging books around with me – since after all, you never know when you’ll be stuck in line and you’ll need one;)