***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.
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME! The most invaluable thing our computer does is keep us on track with our budget.
Amber says
Windows me!!
I’d be lost without my phone…I take about 95% of our pictures with it. It’s SO much easier to just whip it out of my pocket when the girls are doing something adorable and snap a pic or take a quick video. Its also a lifesaver for distracting a busy toddler sometimes :). We’ve got netflix with her shows and all her favorite games on it! I don’t have a tablet but SO wish I did! And this one would be so perfect
Tyler Garrett says
WINDOWS ME. I’d die without all the photos stored on my Mackbook pro.
Jennifer B says
Windows me! I love being able to take pictures and capture any moment with my phone!
Andrea says
WINDOWS ME, love taking and having access to my photos!
Diane Wagner says
WINDOWS ME!! Email on the go for sure!!!
Karina says
WINDOWS ME!!
Eleanor says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to carry a whole library around with me. I was always to person who traveled with a whole library, so I love having unlimited options, but without all the weight!
Ro says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to take pictures on the go!
Tyler Garrett says
WINDOWS ME. I couldn’t live without all the photos stored on my MBP.
Summer says
WINDOWS ME!!! Love that I can transport my tablet all over the house. Watch a show on the couch, read in bed, play games with my son on the floor.
MC@ThousandStoryKitchen says
WINDOWS ME!!! For me, it’s the ability to settle a dispute right on the spot. My husband and I are always looking up answers to trivial questions while on the go.
MK says
WINDOWS ME! Check email on the go with my semi-smartphone. Would love to move the hubs into this century tho’ as he has no cell or laptop!
kelly says
WINDOWS ME! hubs and i don’t own a tv, so the computer serves as entertainment central… parks and recreation, the office, and modern family :)
Kathleen says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my laptop and phone all the time to do schoolwork (just graduated from undergrad) and I’m sure I’ll keep using it in Grad School.
Deborah says
Windows Me! I love that I have my calendar every where I go. Also, google maps is great. Especially when my map reading husband is not with me.
Ellen says
WINDOWS ME! Most invaluable thing would have to be my email on my iPhone
Megan W says
WINDOWS ME! Love my smartphone so I can check Pintrest and Facebook at work. They are blocked on all of the work computers!
Tammy says
Windows me!!!! I use my computer to skype with the 14 month old grandson as well as my youngest son who is in the Marines.
Corinne says
WINDOWS ME! Being able to check the internet or maps while I’m walking about town has saved me countless times.
Marie says
WINDOWS ME!
Email and instant message changed my life. I hate the phone.
Heather says
WINDOWS ME!
It’s my gateway to LIFE:).
Jenn A. says
Windows me!
My phone helps me keep in touch with my best friend! It is by far the most important aspect of this device for me. :)
Thank you for the giveaway!
Jenn
Jeni T says
Couldn’t live without the internet… specifically Google, Wikipedia, and IMDB. Gotta have ’em!!
Amy says
WINDOWS ME!
It keeps me on track with my work!
Rosemary Stow says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I absolutely adore having access to music, movies & TV via Spotify & Netflix. I couldn’t live without them!
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME–I love the ereader option while on the road! No more lugging books around!
Emily says
Windows Me!
I love being able to keep up with facebook and emails on the go. With two kids under the age of 3 running around, it’s hard to get to our desktop computer vary often.
Raeann says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m addicted to the news! Reading up on current events online instead of in the paper saves a few trees and keeps me informed.
Donna says
Windows Me!!!! I love being able to check my emails when I’m out and about…Thanks!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME
I love having social media on the go . . . saves me hours of timesuck when I finally get home!
Ashli @ But What About Protein? says
WINDOWS ME!
I live about 11 thousand miles from my entire family (I’m in the US, they’re in Australia) so we are always sharing photos through Instagram – I’d be lost without it!
jessica says
Windows Me!
instant access to maps and GPS. would be lost without it!
Michelle W says
WINDOWS ME!!
I LOVE my nook because I can take books anywhere. It is also handy to have for apps to entertain my daughter when on the go.
Cheryl says
I don’t much care about Facebook, but go into withdrawal without a computer. It keeps me up to date on the world– news/gossip/you name it!
Cheryl says
Forgot– Windows me!
Amy Brown says
Windows Me!!! I love storing and organizing all my family photos on both my phone and computer!
Stephanie says
Windows me!
kaity says
WINDOWS ME… I love being able to keep lists on my phone so i always have them when I need them or when I think of something I want to remember.
kristen portney says
WINDOWS ME!! I need google maps to get me around San Francisco since I am just settling into city life!
Cat Johnsen says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost (literally!) without having GPS on my phone!! Always great having google maps at my fingertips to get me where I’m going!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! The most important thing technology in general, my phone in particular, does for me is Google Maps. I use my phone as a GPS, using Google Maps’ turn by turn directions.
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME
I love being able to take my tablet on campus and not having to lug around my laptop!
lisa says
WINDOWS ME!
Keeping my life together in one place!
Joanna Piotrowicz says
WINDOWS ME
I love to be able to check my email on the go, and read do some internet shopping.
Beth says
WINDOWS ME please!
I’d be lost without my work calendar on my phone. I like being able to see what my day will be like.
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beth says
Windows Me! Being able to check my email from anywhere!
Jamie G says
WINDOWS ME! I just need to feel connected all the time. I don’t want to use it all the time, but just knowing that I can makes the world a better place. :) I live too far from my family and we communicate a lot via email and facebook…so it’s exceedingly important to me!
Beatrice Chan says
WINDOWS ME!
Instant access to email and Youtube! :)
Kamra says
Windows Me.
I love it for checking news and watching some Netflix during middle of the night feedings of my 6 week old! I can stay up on info and not keep my hubby up. Plus I don’t run the risk of falling asleep while she’s feeding.
Jessie says
WINDOWS ME! I’m addicted to reading; blogs, books, email .. whatever I can get!!