***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.
Sam B. says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t have a smartphone or a tablet, but I’m constantly stealing my mother’s so I can check out your blog wherever I am ;)
Katrina says
Windows me!
Megan H says
Windows me! My laptop helps me stay in touch with friends and family since I live so far from most of them.
Dana B. says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone is invaluable in keeping me in touch with family that’s out of state. We send picture texts daily and I can video chat with my little nieces and nephews. LOVE!
Jenn F says
WINDOWS ME! My phone allows me to stay connected on the go – couldn’t live without it!
JC says
Windows Me!
Texts & music = my absolute essentials!
Rosie Hutchins says
Windows Me! I’ve been really loving the nook app on my smartphone. It makes it easy to read whenever I get a few spare minutes, or when I’m waiting in line, etc.
Rosie
Tyler Garrett says
WINDOWS ME. I’d die without all the photos stored on my MBP.
Melissa K says
WINDOWS ME!
Having access to my calendar at all times has been awesome, especially now that I’m 30 weeks pregnant and making doctor appointments every 2 weeks!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my ereader as a reward when my kids finish their homework. They love to play all the different app games.
Rosanne says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone for just about everything, especially checking email and texting.
Amy D says
WINDOWS ME!
I love playing online games either alone or back and forth with my family. It relaxes me!
Emily says
Windows Me! I love using coupons at our local home stores via phone instead of printing them off. Who even needs a printer any more? :)
Cindy says
Windows Me!
I enjoy reading and checking out Young House Love on the tablet. My son has a great time playing games or watching videos.
Emily K says
Windows Me!! I love being able to update and edit my photos on my computer!!
Tyler Garrett says
WINDOWS ME. I’d die without all the photos stored laptop.
Katy says
WINDOWS ME! My laptop stores all of my photos. I love being able to quickly look back at old pictures of specific events or of my kids at certain ages. I don’t have any mobile devices, but I can only imagine that I’d use them all the time if I did!
annie s says
WINDOWS ME!
I used to be cut off from the email world once I got home because I was on the computer all day at work and wouldn’t feel like turning on the laptop at home just to check my email. Enter the Kindle Fire and now I can check my emails with a touch of a button in all of 2 seconds and return to wrangling the children. We would love to win this Windows bundle.
Kim says
WINDOWS ME! I love Stitcher!
Julie says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost, literally, without Google Maps on my iPhone.
Jessica says
Windows me! I love being able to check e-mail and the maps feature on my phone. No more stopping at gas stations for directions!
amy says
Windows me! I’d be lost without my handy map and camera and the ability to quickly send photos to family!
Tyler Garrett says
WINDOWS ME. I’d die without all the photos stored on my Macbook!
Vicky H. says
WINDOWS ME… My phone is my life line when I am out in the field. I am a behavior therapist and I am always driving to different client’s houses. It’s nice to check my email when I am out and about.
It is also my go to camera. I love taking pictures of my growing nephews!
Dana says
windows me! I would love this for travel and commuting!
Lori says
Windows Me! Keeps me in touch with the larger world outside of my kid-centric house!
Riri says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely access to email – it’s how I keep in touch with my friends and family!
Juliette says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without my phone and having the ability to text whoever, whenever!
Noelle Frye says
WINDOWS ME!
I currently use my smartphone to entertain my hubby while I am shopping…a tablet would be a nice upgrade for him!
Tyler Garrett says
WINDOWS ME. I’d die without all the photos stored on on my MBP 15″.
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to read on the go!
Jeni says
WINDOWS ME! My husband is always stealing my iPad, so I could give him this as a gift and we could be on our tablets together :)
Kate says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to stock up on ebooks at the library and only have to tote my Kindle around
Lauren says
Windows me
I love being able to take all of my books with me, without having to lug 50 pounds. And facebook access is kinda fun, too :)
Erin says
WINDOWS ME!! I love being able to take a ton of books with me on travel, whether work or personal, for just the weight of my Kindle!
Jacqueline says
Windows me…I love my table for quick and easy access to email but also for watching netflix while I cook!
Marianne K says
Windows Me, please! :-) I love laying in bed right before I go to bed and playing Candy Crush. It’s how I turn off my brain before I fall asleep. Pathetic, I know. . . but it is.
Laura says
WINDOWS ME!! It would be the ability to keep up with all our finances electronically!
Nicole says
Windows me!
Currently my favorite is the google maps app. I am super directionally impaired and the fact that it talks to me step by step and can reroute when I mess up is worth it’s weight in gold!
Vicki Reynolds says
Windows Me!! In addition to running my business, I love my smart phone for downloading apps for my sweet granddaughter, tracking my weight loss journey, and taking pictures and videos of sweet granddaughter..
Tyler Garrett says
WINDOWS ME. I’d die without all the photos stored on my computer.
Jebberjay says
Windows me. …. For me, my tablet is my portal into email and Facebook. Oh, and Instagram. It’s a 3-way tie for first.
Rich says
WINDOWS ME!
I like being able to use my tablet for reading.
Stephanie says
Windows Me:) I love reading my books on the tablets.
Kim says
WINDOWS ME!
I live for the ability to check my email on-the-go. And here in D.C., being able to check the traffic is essential.
Tyler Garrett says
WINDOWS ME. I’d die without all the photos stored on my desktop.
Beth says
WINDOWS ME! I love storing all my stuff on my computer because I HATE piles of paper! (I also LOVE my hulu!)
Gabrielle says
WINDOWS ME! Wow, what a huge awesome giveaway. I couldn’t live without my smartphone because it allows me to leave my desk during the day and still keep up with work emails. Getting a smartphone was one of the best decisions for my career.
Jordan says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my phone’s ‘map’ function. Takes (some of) the stress out of road trips!
Lois Griffin says
Windows Me!
Google maps for sure!