***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.
Kelli Panique says
WINDOWS ME!
Katie says
WINDOWS ME! I love loading movies on ours for our daughter. It’s the road trip miracle maker!
Elizabeth H. says
WINDOWS ME!!
Don’t have a tablet so it would be nice to have something to read with. However I love my laptop for email and Microsoft word stuff for resumes and cover letters.
amanda says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love my kindle for an ereader, and I love my iphone as a remote control! Yep we use it to control the TV and its so easy since I can never find the regular remote!
Sonya says
WINDOWS ME! The best thing my computer does for me is download my photos by date taken and banking. Is that phone a real phone? I’ve never had a cell phone – still old school with my land line. I am starting to feel the digital divide more and more and am ready to admit defeat, however. When I return from a trip I’m always confident I’ll get home to a message on my machine from the shuttle driver telling me what bay he’s waiting for me at the airport, and I missed a meeting after driving an hour and a half to find a sign on the door that said “We can’t keep the door unlocked; call us at XXX-XXX-XXXX and someone will let you in.” It was early Saturday morning and not a soul or pay phone in sight.
Stefani says
Windows me! My iphone pretty much has my whole life on it (man, that sounds sad). But my favorite functionality is being able to take pictures and always have them with me.
Pam says
WINDOWS ME! Online shopping, makes my life so much nicer to stay away from the mall.
Erin H. says
WINDOWS ME!
Work mail, personal mail, twitter and facebook. Not in that order.
Katherine says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m all about the ebooks!
Amanda says
Windows Me! My phone is a life saver for entertaining my 3 year old when needed.
Jessica says
windows me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! being able to check my email and have my music scores wherever I go.
Courtney Foster-Donahue says
WINDOWS ME! And the #1 thing I use my computer, iPad, and Android phone for is for reading my daily Young House Love, of course :) But second to that, I depend on my Ipad as a Hulu and Netflix since I canceled my cable.
Barbara says
Windows Me!
Keeping in touch with family! We are expecting twins this fall and a tablet would be the perfect “addition to the family”–allowing us to easily skype with extended family. They all live on the opposite side of the country!
Courtney says
Windows Me! Being in grad school my computer is essential in getting all of my pesky homework done, and checking the blogs I follow of course :)
bette says
WINDOWS ME! I like having everything I need close by at all times.
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME!
My adorable 15 month old daughter LOVES to watch videos of herself. It’s the only thing that keeps her occupied when we’re out and waiting in lines or for appointments. Total sanity saver for me and those around us!
Hayley says
WINDOWS ME
After having the misfortune of having my laptop stolen from my home last year, my phone became my attachment to the universe. I would be lost without having my email, social media, music, and more in one place (that I still have!).
Cindy says
WINDOWS ME!
It allows me to keep up with my business and teaching responsibilities while watching my daughter.
Ginny says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my computer & phone all day long. Emails, calls, FB, blogs….I’m a very connected sort of girl!
Michelle says
Windows me!
I cannot live without my phone. I love posting pics on instagram. Though I’m jonesing for a tablet!
Kelli Panique says
Oooops! Click the wrong button – apparently my gadgets allow me to look like a complete idiot in front of total strangers…WINDOWS ME! My gadgets allow me to work from home and still do all my “mom” duties while supporting the family budget. :)
Christine says
Windows Me! I love using a tablet for books when I travel – cuts the luggage in half!
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME!
i love having all my pictures and being able to see how we all used to look in my family!
amanda culver says
WINDOWS ME!
Email, email, email! I am so glad to be done with the days when I had to keep logging on to check my email!
Jen says
WINDOWS ME!! Love being able to check my email on the go
Deb says
WINDOWS ME. It helps me stay in contact with family and friends from all over the country and world!
Cassidy says
WINDOWS ME! I prefer lugging a bag of books at the beginning of a trip, but then I give them away as I finish them through the trip.
bonnie says
windows me!
I use my computer for fb, but also email to keep in touch with my teachers (Sunday school director) during the week!
Geraldine says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to have all my books, including some texts books on my tablet, so much lighter than lugging around all those books.
Valerie J. says
WINDOWS ME! Skype is the best feature on my tablet, so when we have to travel separately( husband, kiddos, me) we can see each other before bed time (or at least once a day depending on time zones).
amanda c says
WINDOWS ME!
Erin says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the fact I can google anything on my phone – really comes in handy in the kitchen!
caroline says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love to use the camera on my phone & also texting!!!!
Liz says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d love a tablet to use as a Kindle-esque reading device. However my old Mac suffices for things such as emailing and updating the resume
Danielle says
WINDOWS ME!
My spreadsheets (nerd).
Miss Chris says
WINDOWS ME!
Email on the go!
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! As an avid (and speedy) reader, having most of my books on a tablet helps with not only the bulk, but the trees too! I thought I would miss turning pages, but I still pull favorites to keep, so I dont miss too much.
Daniella says
WINDOW ME!!!! My iphone is attached to my hip. I love browsing Pinterest on the couch while watching my favorite tv shows….that way I still feel like I’m multi-tasking :)
Lindsey says
WINDOWS ME!! I would love a tablet and windows phone so they could sync and work together. The camera and calendar are my most used features. Thanks for doing such an awesome giveaway – your blog is top notch!!
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME!! I am still in the ‘dark ages’, so for me my laptop is invaluable . . . still tablet-less and smartphone/iphone-less . . . someday I suppose
Natalie Whitten says
WINDOWS ME!! Love playing around on Photoshop on my lappy and listening to music at the gym on my phone!
SheLikesToTravel says
Windows me! I like to be connected to family and friends.
Ricki says
Windows Me! I don’t have a tablet or a smart phone, but I do have an ipod touch that I love. It’s so nice to have my calendar, email, camera, and social media right in my pocket. And it’s always nice to have Netflix or Angry Birds to occupy the kiddos in a pinch. :)
Lauren Almdale says
WINDOWS ME!
I just got my first smart phone a couple months back, and I already can’t imagine what I would do without a camera always on hand. I have captured so many more wonderful little moments with our little girl…so convenient!
Birgit K says
WINDOWS ME! The most important things I do on my computer/tablet? Having an online business, blogging, file and photo storage (and instant access to all of it!) editing of said photos… and of course staying in touch with people far and wide!
Katherine says
WINDOWS ME~
I do everything on my i-phone. I haven’t touched my laptop in about 3 months!
Dana says
WINDOWS ME! Most importantly, my computer allows me to work from home so I can stay home with our little guy. Priceless!
Megan C says
Windows Me!
sarahincola says
Windows me!
Erin says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to check my e-mail without logging in every time (and that it tells me right when I get an e-mail if I’m near the phone)