***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.
Stacy M says
WINDOWS ME!! Being able to check out the your blog on a daily basis!!
esther says
Windown Me!
Brings me the NEWSSS
Leslie R. says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d use it for photography. Especially when I’m away from my computer. I could easily check to see if I need to reshoot something.
Courtney says
Windows me! I like being able to check my email when I’m away from the computer.
Kerry says
WINDOWS ME!
e-books and instant directions!
Linda says
WINDOWS ME!
Couldn’t live without my laptop for just about everything – technologically speaking, that is.
Molly Maloy says
WINDOWS ME! As someone born without a sense of direction, I love having the maps and hopstop apps with me at all times.
Cindy says
WINDOWS ME!!! Being able to keep in touch with loved ones both near and far with the touch of a button, what a blessing!!
Virginia Schultz says
WINDOWS ME!!!!! I love doing some fun searchs for my next project on pintrest. : )
Bec says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone holds all my contacts and photos. I can’t live without it, and I’ve been dying to test drive the new windows phone!
Susan says
WINDOWS ME! I love the ability to post photos to Facebook. That is the coolest feature of my smartphone, other than the ability to take photos, of course!
Melissa Webb says
WINDOWS ME! I love my computer for storing crochet and quilt patterns in an easy to use and organized way!
Alyssa Elza says
WINDOWS ME! Life has become so much more efficient since having the ability to store lists, thoughts, photos, maps, emails, etc, etc, all in one place!
kay says
WINDOWS ME! I’d be lost without all of my phone’s features. It’s an extension of my brain.
Abby says
Windows Me! Ummm … reading the YHL blog, of course!
Carrie says
WINDOWS ME! I absolutely have to have access to my email on the go! Plus, keeping up with the happenings on blogs, etc.
Brianne says
WINDOWS ME!! Currently, I’m probably the most obsessed with Instagram! I can’t stop.
Karen says
Windows Me!Since I don’t have a smartphone it would make me a little bit more current!
Miranda Hanna says
Windows Me!! I love the ability to have as many books on one device as possible… I’m an avid reader and on trips can read 2, 3, 5 books… I also love the ability to stay connected and share pictures with ease.
lindsey says
Windows me!
I love my e-reader in the middle of the night when the baby wakes me.
Mary says
Windows me! I love the convenience of having all my books in one portable place!
deanna says
WINDOW ME!
I love having something to do when I wait in line! :)
Joey says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t wear a watch and the clock in my car doesn’t work. My phone wakes me up, serves as a timer for when I cook, and alerts me of my next appointment.
Becca says
WINDOWS ME!
The ability to take pictures at any moment is priceless!
Julianne says
Windows me!
I loved having all my pictures in one spot. Unfortunately, our house was robbed and they took our computer along with all my pictures. Thank goodness for Facebook albums!
Cadie says
WINDOWS ME!
My laptop keeps me in touch with family and friends and allows me to further my education by taking distance learning courses. I don’t know what I’d do without it!
Marcia says
WINDOWS ME!
Access to the Internet – I couldn’t live without it!
Sharon Flasche says
WINDOWS ME!! I am an elderly woman and love Facebook… It’s the way I connect with grandchildren and Nieces, Nephews and Great Nieces and Nephews and now moving on the Great Great Nieces and Nephews.
Rebecca says
WINDOWS ME! Gotta have my email!
Lisa Leigh says
WINDOWS ME! I am addicted to playing games!
kates says
Window’s Me!!! My laptop is my creative outlet. It holds my designs, my files and my photos. I would be lost without my ability to design and create!!! Since it hold all of our most prized images it is the place that holds all of our most joyous moments.
Stacy says
WINDOWS ME…
I cannot live without my work laptop as it enables me to work from home when need be!
Josey says
WINDOWS ME!! SO that I can continue to travel easily with a toddler. Tablets are key for keeping them entertained on long flights. :)
Natalie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to have my e-mail at my fingertips!
Heidi S. says
Windows me! I would be lost without Internet access on my tablet—it’s my morning “paper.”
Anne Marie says
WINDOWS ME!! I have my phone on me all the time so it helps capture some pretty awesome pictures!
Alex Young says
WINDOWS ME! I love each of my devices for different reasons. I love the iPad most for watching shows – both for me and for my toddlers.
Stephanie B. says
WINDOWS ME!
I just jumped on the smart phone band wagon about a month ago. Thankfully I haven’t become as dependent on it as I was afraid I would be! I do love being able to jump online at a moments notice to check a store’s website or the weather or a Google Map, if needed.
However, I have been eye-ing those Windows tablets…I’d love to get my hands on one!
VanessaVL says
Windows me! Checking my email on the go.
Rachel says
Window me!
I don’t know what I would do without being able to Google anything I don’t know on my phone.
Alex Pieschel says
WINDOWS ME! For so many reasons, the list would go on and on!!!
Sara Eisenbacher says
WINDOWS ME! I love my laptop for working with pictures (storing, editing, and making photo books). And checking out my favorite blogs!
Kelsey Henle says
Windows Me!! I love how my smart phone keeps me in contact with my family and old friends.
Christy C says
Windows me
Laura says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer stores and organizes all my photos.
kate C. says
WINDOWS ME! I just got a Lenovo Twist from work and I LOVE having the tablet function for grading papers and reading long PDFs but also having the keyboard right there for typing longer responses and emails.
Jennifer O. says
“WINDOWS ME” my lap top holds all our pictures of our child so I hate to allow her top play it, just in case anything goes wrong. I tablet would allow our daughter a place to play games to help her learn.
Brian says
WINDOWS ME! I like to be able to play apps/games during the middle of the night when I work the night shift.
Aimee m says
WINDOWS ME!
I have two 45 minute train rides a day- I would be bored to death without my smart phone!
Amanda says
Windows me! I don’t know what I’d do without google maps on my phone. No more getting lost for this girl!