***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.
Holly says
WINDOWS ME!
We bring our iPads everywhere and use them constantly for a whole range of things.
mollie d says
windows me!
Hannah says
WINDOWS ME! Saving/sharing my pictures!
Kristle says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I don’t have a tablet so I don’t have anything invaluable on one…but I’m sure I could be quickly converted. :D
Bec says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone holds all my contacts and all my photos. I’d die without it.
Jackie says
Windows me!I dont have a smart phone or tablet. The most important thing my old school laptop does for me is holding all the photos of our kiddos.
Megan B says
WINDOWS ME!
Carrying my smart phone is like carrying around my family…they don’t live nearby, but at any time I can text them or see what they’re up to on Facebook. It’s especially useful for keeping track of my one-year-old nephew!
Erica Sheehan says
Windows me! The most valuable thing our smart phones do for my husband and I is keep in contact with each other. I know that sounds lame, but he was just deployed to Afghanistan. A Surface would help so much!
Cheryl says
WINDOWS ME!! 24 hour instant access to all the info I want or need!
Rebecca says
WINDOWS ME! The map has gotten me unlost several times. :)
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d be lost without the Maps feature!
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to keep my running shopping list together so I’m able to check some stuff off when I find myself in a store.
Theresa says
Windows me! Photos, music, and access to facebook!
Meg says
WINDOWS ME!! My tablet makes hauling my recipe collection around easy! I’m never at a loss for what to cook.
Amanda says
Windows Me Please!! The most valuable thing our computer does is store our budget!
Becky O. says
WINDOWS ME!!! Being able to check my email wherever I am.
amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m a pinterest-on-the-go junkie!
Hilary says
WINDOWS ME!
For a rocking 5 minute dance party when I just need a break from the stress of life. Thriftshop will do! Also awesome, the cheesiest pop you can find a la FIVE, One Direction or Britney Spears. I should really invest in a bedazzled microphone for these kinds of moments.
heidi says
WINDOWS ME! I am going old school and being quite happy that I don’t have to carry around quarters for a pay phone anymore. Everything else that my smart phone does is just a bonus!
Robyn G says
Windows Me! I don’t have household internet, so I use my phone for most of my internet needs.
CammyS says
WINDOWS ME!
I have a laptop and love being able to surf the web while NOT being tied to the family room.
Becky O. says
WINDOWS ME!!! Being able to check my email anytime.
Jessica McNatt says
Windows Me! I use my computer for photo editing the most!
Maggie says
Windows Me!
I love being able to just whip out my phone to take photos, I’d miss so many precious moments with my daughter otherwise.
Teresa W says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a smartphone, but I recently bought a Kindle. Unfortunately, our 9 year old has been using it more than me. I like to play an occasional game on it & read blogs. Yes, YHL is one of the few bookmarks on it!
Rebecca says
WINDOWS ME!
My e-reader, hands down. It allows me to escape into a whole different world whenever and whereever!
amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
I love instagram, its so fun seeing all my friends pics.
Kaitlyn Ligman says
WINDOWS ME..
reading YHL daily!
Hannah M. says
WINDOWS ME! My phone balances my budget…without that I would OVERSPEND OVERSPEND OVERSPEND!!
Erin says
WINDOWS ME! Email for sure!
Vicky v says
Window me! I love having Internet on the go! I google everything and would be lost if I couldn’t find a resturants number or address at the press of a button!!
Jessica says
Windows me! I love texting and email from my phone!
Gretchen Brown says
WINDOWS ME! Probably a toss up between email and photos – I use my phone all the time for both and couldn’t live without it!
Abby says
Windows Me! I currently have a ‘dumb phone’ so a ‘smart phone’ is on my wishlist!
Brittney Everett says
“WINDOWS ME” My computer is my Photo Album, My Memory Keeper!
Elizabeth says
Oh Please Windows Me!
I keep all my passwords (I know) stored on my phone, I would be lost if I lost it!!
Sarah says
Windows Me!
My e-mail is the most important thing. I’m constantly working on the go. Or shopping.. and pulling up an e-mail with a coupon to be scanned. :)
amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m thinking about going back to school in the fall, and a laptop would make it so much easier!
Jackie says
Windows me! I use my computer a lot! I coordinate music for a church and school and also love to stay in touch with family and friends!
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME! I love my computer for storing photos!
Sara says
WINDOWS ME! I would just be lost without my tablet… As a brand new mom, it has been key for late night feedings and getting things done,
Jason says
Window Me like crazy!
Best thing about my phone is the calculator. Math and I don’t get along, seriously. -.-“
Nina says
WINDOWS ME!!
Definitely being able to check my work email on the go!
That and being able to put on an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse to keep our toddler entertained at a restaurant while my husband and I finish scarfing down our food… Invaluable!!!
Macey says
WINDOWS ME-keeping in touch with family across the country
Courtney Heeg says
Windows me!!! I love my tablet because it allows me to read blogs or pinterest any ol comfy place in my house or at the library or the coffee shop… I don’t have to be stuck at the computer desk or plugged into a wall! Please, please, papapapapalease WINDOWS ME!!!
Carter Juergens says
Windows me! I need a phone!!
Mari says
Window me!!
Access to decorating blogs! I need daily inspiration.
Danielle says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have many devices… which is why this would be so great!!! But I’d have to say my external hard drive with all my pictures :)
amber says
WINDOWS ME!
I love playing games online. and I already have the nokia lumia 920, its a sign!
jeff t says
WINDOWS ME!! We’re dying for a tablet in our house and this one is so nice looking.