***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.
Being able to take great pictures of my kids, anytime, anywhere.
Melissa Cohen says
Windows me. Our tablet entertains our daughter on long trips up north”
Lisa@The Cutting Edge of Ordinary says
WINDOWS ME! My tablet allows me to actually access the internet. With 2 teenage boys in the house, sometimes that’s a challenge!
Jessie says
WINDOWS ME! The navigation app on my phone saves my life all the time.
Jenny H says
Windows Me! I love the streaming music, maps and internet blog reading etc…butneed unlimited data for all of the things I’d like to do on my phone.
Courtney says
WINDOWS ME! I would never show up anywhere I’m supposed to be if not for Google Calendar sending me repeated reminder texts and emails. Back in the dark ages, I missed EVERYTHING important.
Laura says
Windows me! Getting a smart phone and being able to use the internet on the go was a life changer.
Mary says
Windows me!!! I love everything my phone does. It makes my life so much more organized.
Kristine says
WINDOWS ME! Right now, I’m just loving my new addiction – Candy Crush. :)
Mary says
Windows me! Starting to really love watching TV using my computer.
Laura V. says
WINDOWS ME! My husband and I live far from our family so our tablets and phones are our main connection to them and they are invaluable. It’s amazing how a simple FaceTime chat can makes us feel so close to them :)
Jody Bauer says
Windows me!!!! I love being able to stay in touch with family that lives a distance away, especially sharing photos with email, facebook or the phone……it make everyone seem so much closer!!!
Andrea A says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone for internet, Facebook, email, texts, talking, surfing web, pinterest, etsy, amusing my 4-yr old, a chew toy for my 1 yr old ;-) – reading books via apps (Kindle, Kobo, B&N)… yeah, I might be addicted to my phone!
Lindsey says
WINDOWS Me! I love having a camera with me at all time…I don’t even think I carry my normal camera with me anymore. YIKES
Kim S. says
Windows Me! I love that I always have my phone camera handy.
Jen says
WINDOWS ME!
Email!
Michelle says
Windows me please. The most invaluable thing that any of these devices does is give me contact with people and places that I would never have known.
Nickea says
Windows me!
My computer keeps me in touch with all my far away friends and family members!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME
I just need to be able to get a hold of someone via call/text. I live forty minutes away from my job so being able to talk to someone on those long drives home helps!
Julia says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without the Outlook calendar on my company laptop!
Victoria says
Windows me! I’m new to the city I live in so I’m constantly using my phone’s GPS to figure out where the heck I am and how to get to where I want to go. I’m longing for a tablet so I can stop reading books on my phone’s tiny screen!
Paula S. says
WINDOWS ME! I love to use the navigation feature on my phone and google the answers to questions from my 8 and 6 year olds. Thanks for the chance to win!
christie says
windows me!
so, i have neither, but am thinking it might be time to let go of my dumbphone.
Katie says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t live without my weather app. I check it every morning before I even look at my email!
Kayla says
WINDOWS ME!
Joanna Moore says
Windows me! I couldn’t work without email on my phone!
Kate says
WINDOWS ME! Got to have it for email. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Stacey C. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to be connected to family and friends in a mere second, if need be.
car54 says
I do a LOT on the computer–for the past 2 years, my work is all online–so it has allowed me to work a lot from home after 15 years of working at my office 12 hrs a day.
I do my work, and also a lot of bill paying, social contact things, etc online.
I use a laptop now–and I have a kindle fire–I do not have a tablet yet but would love one for my home things.
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME!!
My phone is wonderful for taking daily..okay maybe hourly pics of my newborn boy!
Mari says
Window me!!
Access to decorating blogs! I need daily inspiration to keep the day fresh.
Alison Sutter says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to take quick pics and video of my 1 1/2 year old…they are priceless!
Mary Lou says
Windows Me!
I can’t live with out my Iphone (sorry windows! : / ) It has my whole life in it, numbers, calendar, lists, pictures etc.!
leeann says
Windows Me!
I work the night shift, so it gives me something to do on my break while everyone is asleep! =)
theresa says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love being able to access Oregon Trail :) brings me back to childhood
Marcia Tumminaro says
WINDOWS ME!! My husband, my kids, and I all have our own Nexus 7’s, and having the ability to watch Netflix or access email/facebook anywhere in the house, or have the kids play games on long car rides is INVALUABLE!!
Stef says
WINDOWS ME
I adore my Kindle. I borrow books from the my local library digitally all of the time. I’ve explored new authors and genres that I probably wouldn’t have otherwise. It goes with me everywhere.
Sarah M. says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer is where I store all the pictures and videos of our kids, my most valuable assets!
Nick says
WINDOWS ME – Love the Tablet for games and play, would love the windows product for windows work!
Ris says
Windows me! I use technology to keep in touch with far-flung loved ones, both via phone and video.
Halley says
Windows Me! I would no be able to live without checking blogs on the go and having my photos with me at all times.
Emily Laing says
Windows me! I love to have an electronic shared calendar, so my husband and I can keep track of all of our various things going on!
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d be lost without Instagram and the ability to snap Instagram photos on the go.
Christine says
WINDOWS ME!
Just having a mobile phone gives me great peace of mind when driving, but email and Facebook and a photobooth app are so fantastic! In those moments when I think I’ve misplaced this do-all-but-the-dishes machine, the level of panic I experience is ridiculous. I’m not alone in this, right??
Christine
Karen B says
Windows me!!
My cell phone google calendar…I don’t know what I would do without it!
Bethany says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the convenience of current technology. My kindle is great for taking along with me anywhere to kill some time before an appointment, on vacation, etc… while my husbands phone is great for it’s GPS functions and for storing shopping lists and such so there’s less paper waste and less garbage in my purse. ;)
Jenny M says
Windows me!! Sadly the best thing my phone/ tablet give me is directions! I am chronically lost.
Missy says
Windows Me! Please!
k.t. says
Windows me
I love my tech for the endless options available at the push of a button! & being a new mom the camera options are invaluable
Alaina says
Windows me!
I love my GPS and sending pictures instantly. I love have my music with me all the time and being able to plug my phone into the car to listen to it!