***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.
the.mrs says
Windows Me!! The internet by far. Recipes, maps, phone numbers, oh my.
Melissa M. says
Windows Me! I don’t have a smart phone or a tablet, but I have a brand new touchscreen laptop with windows 8 and love it! I love keeping up with all my favorite blogs and checking facebook and pinterest. And it also satisfies my addiction to Flow Free.
ashley says
Windows Me!! Being able to capture my 10 month old “talking”, the beginnings of my 4 year old’s song writing career and home runs during my oldest sons first t-ball game.
Kara says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone constantly to look up info and get inspiration for projects for myself and my kiddos (and I may use it to keep my little one entertained at critical times too… Thank goodnessfor free eeducational apps!)
Emily V says
WINDOWS ME! Pictures, pictures, pictures
Rebecca C says
WINDOWS ME! Love being able to touch a button and have a new book in an instant.
Steve says
WINDOWS ME!
Love to rock the radio on the way to work.
Karen says
WINDOWS ME!
Kheng says
WINDOWS ME! My tablet is light and makes packing easy.
heidi e. says
Windows Me!! Maps maps maps.
Tasha says
WINDOWS ME
I am a stay at home mom, so my computer is oftentimes my access to the outside world… especially on days like today when all my kids are sick!
Bethany says
WINDOWS ME!! (Please)
I love having a camera (in my phone) with me at all times – I get to capture things my kids do without having to plan ahead. :)
Holly says
Windows me!
I don’t have a tablet, but I love my Kindle e-reader. So much lighter to carry around – especially when you are reading a 900 page Stephen King book!
Plantyone says
Windows me! I love being able to google things anytime, anywhere on a whim. Information at your fingertips ftw!
Kate says
WINDOWS ME! I lived for so long without having access to my e-mail on my phone, and now I don’t know what I’d do without it!
Malorie says
WINDOWS ME! Without a doubt, email on the phone!
Abby says
WINDOWS ME!!
Alicia says
WINDOWS ME!
We have 2 computers and a laptop in our house and they do nearly everything for us (bills, news, entertainment, keeping in contact with friends/family etc). Can’t imagine living without them!
Skeeter says
WINDOWS ME! I just love to have information on the go. At the grocery store and need to know ingredients for crab cakes…bam! It’s on my phone. And I get to laugh every time someone tries to give me a phone book. Like who needs those any more!?
Helen d says
Windows me! I don’t have a tablet, but I’d use it to stop going half blind using my phone to view your blog!!
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! I love my ereader – yes to bringing all 7 Harry Potter books in my carry on during my trip to China.
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME
I love it for e-mail and checking the weather
Ambra Alleman says
WINDOWS ME! My computer and phone are invaluable for storing contact info and my calendar. I’d be completely lost without that.
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME!
Connect with far away friends!
Liz says
WINDOWS ME
I love being able to do everything on my laptop- store photos, read, watch tv and movies.
Emily says
WINDOWS ME!
Email on my phone is a necessity, I’m almost sorry to say.
PK says
WINDOWS ME! As crazy as this is, my favorite feature of my phone is that it enables me to place phone calls.
Natalie D. says
Windows Me! I recently moved to a new city and my smartphone has been a life saver. Never having to worry about getting lost gave me real piece of mind and I constantly use it to find places to eat and shop.
Tess says
Windows Me! My tablet comes in by handy on weekends when I wake up before my husband-I can use it In bed without waking him up.
ebichan says
WINDOWS ME
I love being able to sketch with a stylus on my ipad!
Stephanie says
Windows Me! My necessity from my computer would be all of my pictures, trying to get them all backed up currently just in case something happens! I use my phone for most other things, e-mail, facebook, instagram, etc.
hector says
Windows me. I love having my to do list on my phone.
Karyn W says
WINDOWS ME!!
Hulu during naptime!
Megan Smith says
WINDOWS ME! I love having email on my phone so I feel like I’m connected and absolutely love my Kindle.
Ginger says
“WINDOWS ME” I love to be able to stay connected with my friends and family! and tell us…
JILL aemmer says
WINDOWS ME! My navigation on my phone saves me all the time.
Jessica Anderson says
Windows me! I love keeping lists on my phone. That way I always know what I went into the store for and I’m not wandering around trying to remember what I need to buy!
Missy says
WINDOWS ME! I use my computer DAILY for photo retouching and organizing!
Nell says
WINDOWS ME! E-books are great!
Stacy L. says
WINDOWS ME!
Honestly, most days I could throw my computer and phone out the window – but since they’re almost a necessity these days, I’d say I most appreciate email and online bill pay!
LISA says
WINDOWS ME..I love being able to get my emails anywhere/anytime.
Jess says
Windows Me!
On my laptop (since I am without a tablet or a smart phone), I most often use it to check Craigslist! I am constantly trying to hunt down furniture for re-purposing, and CL is my favorite source!
Krissie B says
WINDOWS ME!! I mean, c’mon…how wouldn’t one of these be amazing!?
Laura F. says
WINDOWS ME!
My mobile devices let me keep track of all my activities, meetings, etc…The ability to check my calendar and my email or look something up quickly is so helpful.
Kristin @ Little Corbin Hill says
WINDOWS ME!
I think what I find invaluable is the entertainment. If we have to wait somewhere or me and the little one sit in the car while daddy goes in for groceries, we can watch videos or look at pictures =)
Julie says
Windows me!!
I couldn’t live without e-mail. I am much more awkward on the phone now that most of my communication is electronic!
Guy says
Windows me – work, work, and more work.
Tim says
WINDOWS ME!
Seriously, Windows me. I use a five-year-old flip phone and four-year-old netbook. I can barely read this page without the screen freezing.
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME! My iphone is amazing (and a curse) because my work email is always there..
Jamie T says
WINDOWS ME
I would be lost without e-books and email on the go.