***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.
APRIL says
WINDOWS ME… I COULD USE IT FOR MY LIFE!!!
Ali says
WINDOWS ME!! I love the convenience of it all. Email, text, photos, Internet, and apps.
Suk says
WINDOWS ME
The most invaluable thing my phone does for me is to be able to check my emails on the go. I run my own business, so when i’m away from my computer, I can check orders and customer emails anywhere.
Julie W says
WINDOWS ME! I used to have a Windows phone, but moved over to an Android at my last upgrade. I miss my Windows phone.
That said, I put EVERYTHING on my phone calendar. I’m the nursery director at our church, so that schedule of volunteers has a calendar tab. Each of my 3 boys has a calendart tab, as does my husband. I have my own personal calendar tab, and one for work stuff that I’d totally forget about if my dang phone didn’t bust out R2D2 freaking the freak out when I have an appointment looming.
Lexie Norville says
WINDOWS ME! My computer is INCREDIBLY important to me because it allows me access to my photos! I would be lost without being able to get lost in the memories
bethany says
WINDOWS ME!
Email or taking pictures — it’s a tie!
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!! My computer and phone store all my pictures of my children. My phone also logs all of my running that I do which is great when training for a race!
Kaitlyn K. says
WINDOWS ME! check prices on the go, so that I know that I’m getting the best deal!!
Kara says
Windows me! Banking and writing :)
Janet G. says
WINDOWS ME! Love to be able to see photos of my new grandson whenever I want!
Katy H. says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check on my favorite blogs while at home or away.
Michael says
windows me! I love using my computer to look up new information, and read books.
ShannonLCR says
WINDOWS ME! The ability to keep lists and calendar on me at all times is the most important to me.
Aimee says
WINDOWS ME! I got a Kindle Fire for Mother’s Day last year and now couldn’t live without it. I can have several books going at one time, check Facebook, watch movies and catch up on my TV shows all with one compact little machine.
Catherine says
Windows me! I love being able to browse the web from comfort of my couch and being able to flip through all my photos so easily.
Laura says
WINDOWS ME
I love the ability to look up directions on the go! I don’t know how I’d take a trip to a new city without being able to look things up on my smartphone!
Alicia R says
WINDOWS ME
Maps, absolutely maps. I’d literally be lost without them (Chris Traeger voice).
Carly G. says
Windows ME!!!!!!!!!! My computer and phone allow me to telecommute (I’m chronically ill) and keep me entertained while waiting for appointments!
Amanda says
Windows me! I could not live without having a shared calendar with my husband on our phones. We put everything on there and don’t ever have “I told you about that” arguments anymore.
Heidi Seely says
WINDOWS ME!
As a transplant to Boston more than 6 years ago, it amazes me how often I STILL get lost. Thank god for my smart phone and the lovely lady who tells me how to get places.
Erica M. says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet allows me to share pictures of my daughter with our family that is far away.
jeff says
Windows me. Map is best
Diana says
Windows Me! I wish I could say something more practical, but definately Words with Friends!
Cathy says
WINDOWS ME! I’d love to have a tablet for traveling!
Wendy Rettberg says
Windows me!! love my phone for everything — checking email, texting, weather updates, maps … love it!
Amisha says
WINDOWS ME! My phone keeps me connected to what’s happening in the world, and most importantly, my loved ones!
Tracy Napper says
WINDOWS ME!
Email access is crucial!
Nichole says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love that my phone has numbers,addresses, & email addresses for all my friends and family in one place!
JoLyn says
WINDOWS ME!! I would love a tablet, and I would let my sweet daughter have the phone! She is a college student and needs, needs that phone.
Tracie C. says
WINDOWS ME!
Being a book-a-holic, it’s really nice to have many of my favorite books handy on one device!
Lauren says
Windows Me! I love that I can bookmark recipes on my tablet without having to print them! Time and space saver!
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m terrible about getting photos printed, so my computer is my photo album.
Amber T says
WINDOWS ME!! I love being able to check my RSS feed and keep up to date on my favorite blogs from everywhere!
Roxanne M says
Windows me! Definitely surfing the net while lying in bed :)
Emily Severino says
Windows me!
I must admit, my phone is the only “camera” I use these days. I would hate it if I didn’t have access to a lightweight, portable camera/video camera with me at all times.
kaycee says
Windows Me!
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my tablet for watching television and reading digital versions of magazines.
Julianne says
WINDOWS ME!
Love having the ability to email and conduct business when I am away from the office!
Ashley says
Windows me!! I don’t have a fancy phone or tablet yet, but couldn’t live without my laptop for finishing up my master’s degree!
Ann Merry says
If I had to choose just one valuable function of technology, it would be the ability to email my 5 daughters and stay in close contact with them no matter where I am or where they are!
Laura @ Chaotic Domestic says
WINDOWS ME!
My e-reader has been a life-saver when travelling for work. It saves me from having to lug a bunch of books around when I’m gone for a while. My phone with a maps function is another lifesaver… as it has helped me get where I need to go without getting lost many times.
Rhonda says
WINDOWS ME!
It helps me to learn how to be a do-it-yourselver, and make my house into a beautiful home, by using Pinterest, YouTube, reading blogs, etc. By learning how to do these things myself, I’m saving my family a lot of money, and educating myself constantly…never want to stop learning.
Martha says
WINDOWS ME! The best thing is instantaneous access to information anywhere I am. Directions, restaurants or email are all handy and it’s the best.
Gia says
WINDOWS ME!
Christa says
WINDOWS ME!!! I would be lost of I didn’t have quick access to Pinterest! I can’t even count how many times I’ve walked around the grocery and hardware stores while looking at ideas I’ve pinned for dinner and home projects!
Nan says
WINDOWS ME! My computer is photo-land!
Emily Williams says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to access a million different things without having to switch devices. Camera, library, radio, tv, file folders, e-mails, web-browsing, contact lists, blog rolls, etc, all in one place.
maureen says
Windows me!!!! Gotta love daydreaming…..see all the home décor I love and think..” someday, maybe when the kids are done with college:) “
Kathleen says
Windows Me
email, email, email!
Tina says
WINDOWS ME. My computer is invaluable to me because it allows me to: (1) take and store pictures of my super cute 3 year old; (2) check emails on the fly; (3) entertain myself while my toddler is watching her fav. shows/movies for the 100th time; and (4)keep my toddler busy while waiting not-so patiently at the doctors office, grocery store etc.