***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.
Amber says
WINDOWS ME! Taking pictures with my phone for everything from work to dinner.
Jana says
WINDOWS ME! love having all of my pictures organized all prettily there :0
Marjorie says
Windows ME My ebooks, my accounting for our company, my message boards. Don’t know what I would do without access.
Elizabeth says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone keeps me in touch with people I love!
Mary says
WINDOWS ME!! Being able to text my sister in Australia — free!!
Beth P says
WINDOWS ME!
Nicolle says
Windows Me! Family photos on my computer for sure.
Christine J. says
WINDOWS ME!
I like to have everything in one place where ever I may be (weather, news, email, etc.)
Alisa says
Windows Me!
I cannot survive without being able to check my email wherever!
Alison says
WINDOWS ME! Checking email, keeping up with blogs, Facebook, etc.
Lindsey H. says
WINDOWS ME! I love having all of our family pictures at my fingertips!
Kristin from ATL says
WINDOWS ME!!! (PLEASE…LOL). I would be lost without my Outlook calendar and ability to check email. Our lives are chronicled through electronic communication, from email to fb posts so it’s also helpful for those moments of reflection. Plus, as I try to make my house a home, I find a lot of inspiration online which is how I found YHL. Holla.
Joy says
Windows Me! Love to use it to check emails and read books.
Katie says
“WINDOWS ME”
I love my iphone, I couldn’t live without it! Calender, contacts, web, facebook, plus SO much more.
Charmaine says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone and computer allow me to read anywhere I go! My guilty pleasure is reading romance novels and it’s nice not to lug them around in public…
Anne says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to look up something in a whim, like when I’m trying to figure out what actor is in a movie.
lindsay says
WINDOWS ME!
The iPad/phone is convenient with our little one when we’re on the go, which we are pretty often!
Alisa D says
WINDOWS ME! – Everything about my tablet or phone is a dream. So portable & easy to access mail, banking, bills, maps. …the list goes on and on!
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME! Because how else will I take hilarious videos of my cat.
Laura says
Windows Me! I love reading kindle books and quick access to emails.
Diahn Ott says
WINDOWS ME! Love having Facebook on my phone and tablet – can’t live without it! :)
Shela Motley says
Windows me! I would miss a lot of appointments without the calendar feature.
Jessica G says
WINDOWS ME!!!!!
My phone…I just don’t know if I could live without texting. I would *love* a smart phone and tablet because it would make reading blogs on the go THAT much easier! :)
Amber Hoffherr says
WINDOWS ME!
Just having everything at the touch of a button is a key to my busy and crazy life!
Janice says
WINDOWS ME! Would be lost without facetime so I can see my family!
melrose says
Windows me!
I love having my calendar on my devices! I’d be lost with it.
Tina H says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check email anywhere!
christina says
WINDOWS ME! Love the grocery list app on my phone!
Joslyn says
WINDOWS ME!
i use mine primarily for photos.
Aubrey Archuleta says
WINDOWS ME!
Lauren says
Windows Me!
I am in law school and a tablet would help so much in class!
Amanda D says
WINDOWS ME! I love my e-reader. It’s great to be able to take several books with me wherever I am, all on one small device!
Sue says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to catch up on t.v. shows on my tablet (especially when I’m late to the party).
Laura says
Windows me! All my photos are on my laptop, I couldn’t do without those.
Nicolle says
Windows Me! Family photos on my computer for sure! Love your new backyard.
Kelly B. says
WINDOWS ME! Taking photos and video of my kids! I’m the Momarazzi. :-)
Karma Watters says
WINDOWS ME!!
Erica says
WINDOWS ME!
This would be so well used in our home. We bought an IPad for my husband at Christmas and our middle daughter uses it more than my husband does when she is home.
I love to store and send photos of our family and friends on our laptop.
Alex says
WINDOWS ME. I love email on the go!
Stephanye says
Windows me! I don’t have a tablet or smart phone, but if I did, I would love to be able to study my online flashcards on the go!
Carrie M says
WINDOWS ME!
The IMDb app is pretty useful when watching tv and just can’t figure out where we know that person for!
Jack says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to write anywhere!
Nikki says
WINDOWS ME!
I would say it keeps me from getting lost quite a bit!
Cass says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is my everything – navigator, weather advisor, connection to work while on the go, and most importantly answerer of the all important bar questions, like what was the name of that movie where __________ did ______?
lilly says
WINDOWS ME!email and app’s are a must for me. Thank you for the sweet giveaway!
Jacque says
WINDOWS ME! Sadly, its facebook that I can’t live without….
Ann Scott says
WINDOWS ME! I love having my books on my Kindle, especially
when travelling.
Christy says
WINDOWS ME! Always having my smartphone means I always have a camera with me – awesome!
Lindsay says
Windows Me! I don’t know what I would do without the GPS on my phone :)
Erin says
WINDOWS ME!
It means I don’t have to wear a watch.