***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.
Ann says
Windows me! I use my tablet to return family emails while nursing my baby.
Case says
Windows Me!
I work outside, so having access to weather, radar, and notifications on the go is a valuable tool for my project planning.
Casey says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing about my phone is my kindle app, so that I don’t have to lug books back and forth from work!
ruthie says
windows me!!
Rosemary says
Windows me! I’m pretty low-tech in general, but being able to access my email from anywhere is wonderful. I keep everything there, including emailing myself links and addresses I need to keep on file.
p.s. I tried to enter earlier – apologies if this is a duplicate!
Sandy G. says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely checking email on my phone – can’t imagine ever giving that up.
Heather says
Windows me! I am a computer programmer, so the thing I do most on my computer is work!
MichelleR says
WINDOWS ME! Email and texting and basically just internet on the go. :)
Kim Juergens says
Windows me! I love the portability and fast access to the web and YHL!
Bec says
WINDOWS ME!
Keeping me connected to family and work!
Mary K says
WINDOWS ME! I cannot live without email, Pinterest and Facebook! I love staying connected with friends and family across the globe, pinning late into the night and catching up with friends across the globe via Facebook.
Bridget says
WINDOWS ME (please)!!!!
Remote email 24/7 is a must for me.
Teri Martinez says
WINDOWS ME! Streaming Curious George for my almost 3 year old always keeps her busy or calms her down from a fit.
Hunter Butler says
WINDOWS ME! Our tablet entertains us during tv commercials!
Jean says
Windows Me! It lets me keep in touch with the people I love.
Jason says
WINDOWS ME! My desktop PC allows me to play almost all of my favorite computer games that have been published since 1988. Unlike console gamers, I don’t need to have a device from 80s, 90s, or 00s to play the majority of my games from the past, nor do I need to hope that somebody will pick up the rights and do a port.
LRN says
Windows Me! I’m a big fan of the calendar and to-do list on my tablet. Also love listening to podcasts.
Jackie says
Windows Me! Oh it does so much but most importantly, it stores my pictures!
roberta says
WINDOWs me! I love that I can check my eamil where ever I’m!!!
Joseph says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my laptop mostly for school and keeps me organized on my schedule too!
NJ says
WINDOWS ME! Having my calendar on the phone helps keep me on track day to day.
Kayleen says
WINDOWS ME! The grandparents bought our son an iPad for his 3 year birthday – so that he can use his speech apps at home (instead of just at therapy). It’s been a lifesaver…now, if mom & dad could have one too…
Gretchen says
WINDOWS ME! Tablet provides invaluable entertainment for my kids on long car trips!!!!
sydney says
Windows me! I currently only have a desk top so a mobile device would be fabulous when I go out to visit customers and when I need to do a little work at when I’m busy at the kids activities.
Teri Martinez says
WINDOWS ME! Streaming Curious George is a lifesaver for us.
Dawn B. says
WINDOWS ME
I love being able to take my books and movies on the road and still have access to a few office tools like gmail.
Kalyn Gourley says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love my phone and laptop because it helps me stay connected with my family across the country and my Dad in Afghanistan! I love my e-reader because I LOVE to read and it is so nice to take on vacations and just reading in bed at night. I love that I can get just about any book at anytime.
Keilah says
I love having the ability to get on google for a phone number or address.
Kara says
WINDOWS ME!!! Having e-mail on the go is the best thing ever! Also, gps because I get lost ALOT!
Amy says
Windows me :)
I love my Droid tablet – Facebook, games, Kindle, Nook and magazine apps all at my fingertips!!
Monica says
WINDOWS ME…My computer keeps me so organized!
Abby says
Windows Me! I currently have a ‘dumb phone’ and am dying to get a smart phone!!!
Elizabeth says
WINDOWS ME!!!!!! I love the access to my e-mail anywhere, anytime that my smartphone offers me.
Bridget M says
WINDOWS ME!
Couldn’t work remotely (aka from bed!) without email and access to websites on the go.
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! I definitely love being able to check my email and FB wherever I go.
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to check my e-mail on the go!
Jackie P. says
Windows me!!!
I love my phone for keeping my connected (email, facebook, etc.) and for helping when I get lost (sometimes I think google is my best friend!).
Michelle says
Windows me! I love being able to entertain the kids as necessary…and having plentys of books to choose from.
Jess says
WINDOWS ME!! I am obsessed with cutting back on paper clutter and converting over to electronic files.
Arianna says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the on the go versatility of tablets, emails, photos, everything!
Kristen says
WINDOWS ME (Please :D)!…Email is the best!
Brooke says
WINDOWS ME: It may sound funny, but first thing I check is weather.com. If I didn’t have it accessible, how on earth would I dress myself and my kids in this unpredictable Virginia spring?!
Chris Juergens says
Windows me! My phone is due for an upgrade and I’d love to give my wife a tablet!
Rachelle says
“WINDOWS ME”
Kristin says
Windows Me!!
I love having a tablet to read. Traveling with one tablet instead of multiple books is much easier to do!
Allison B. says
Windows me!
I have a terrible sense of direction so having a maps app at my fingertips helps me from getting lost. I love not having to print out directions anymore and can get directions on the go.
Elizabeth says
WINDOWS ME!
Elizabeth R says
WINDOWS ME!
Definitely need my smartphone for email and Facebook access – plans are always changing moment to moment – need access to the latest!
Rebecca H says
WINDOWS ME. My e-reader is the best for my morning commute on the bus; it’s the only way I get any ‘reading-for-fun’ done.
Ann Marie says
WINDOWS ME! I love my computer because it allows me to stay up to date on YHL life.