***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.
heather says
WINDOWS ME — checking email for sure!
Molly says
WINDOWS ME!! You know I csn’t live without ebooks… I go through so many, even on a short trip!!
Sara says
WINDOWS ME!
The ability to upload and edit photos on my iPad quickly is very convenient when traveling!
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME! I use my phone for EVERYTHING!
Suann says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet is like my newspaper and mailbox!
Paula M. says
WINDOWS ME!
Work, email, news, events planning, decor ideas, purchases, you name it.
Jennifer says
Windows Me!!!!
Tricia says
WINDOWS ME!! My computer helps store all those photos and videos of our sweet little boy :)
Courtney says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having access to my photos, games and books!
Liz Rendeiro says
WINDOWS ME
I need technology to help me keep my life together while going to school, working and planning a wedding while looking for our dream home!
Dee says
WINDOWS ME!! I love being able to keep up on blogs and news on the go.
Kim C. says
WINDOWS ME!
My wonderful hubby bought me a smart phone 2 years ago when our toddler son was in the hospital so much over the winter. He’d go to work leaving me with some awful cable tv options in the hospital and no laptop or way to connect to the rest of the world. Holding a sick yet sleeping child while staring at hospital walls got to me big time so he surprised me for my birthday (spent in the hospital for the 8th time in that year). Love me some gadgets!
Mary says
Windows me! Emailing and texting gets the most use, second is checking for posts from blogs like yours and forums. Close third are the maps that keep me from getting lost.
tina says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love my phone for maps, internet surfing, not to mention the games when I’m bored waiting for an appt. My kids love the games too, although my 3 year old has learned how to make calls…yikes!
Hollie says
WINDOWS ME!!! I am addicted to google. I would be lost without it!
Windy says
Windows Me!
Love having my books at the tips of my fingers.
Beka says
WINDOWS ME!
I love keeping up with my email, facebook, and the latest on young house love ;)
Karen says
Windows Me! I love my devices. My life revolves around my phone, tablet, and laptop.
Whitney says
Windows Me! I would be lost without my iPhone. I love being able to Instagram my adventures :)
rohitha says
WINDOWS ME- love the surface for ebooks
Mandy says
WINDOWS ME!
I love using my tablet for reading. Especially on long vacations where I can just pack my tablet and not several books!
Tanja says
WINDOWS ME!
Rae says
WINDOWS ME! I love having a phone with such a great camera. Whenever I talk to someone about something I bought, or a project I’m working on, I always have a picture as an easy reference!
amanda culver says
Windows Me!
I am an iphone addict, its hard to pic my favorite thing! I also LOVE my Kindle for reading, e-ink is the best!
Hillary says
Windows me!
I was actually just thinking about this today—as I sat, waiting to get my oil changed. What did I do before a mobile device to keep me occupied?!
Jenna Cleveland says
WINDOWS ME! Sharing pics of my 8-day-old daughter!
Eliza Wells says
WINDOWS ME!!!! Snapchat, that is my favorite app ever :)
Shima says
Windows Me!
I can’t be without my pictures. Gotta be able to show off the beautiful baby girl at a moments notice.
Rebecca Hecker says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my tablet to watch movies :)
Shelley Martinez says
Windows Me! My tablet keeps me connected to the office while I am traveling (every week!).
Amy G says
Windows me! We’re a homeschool family, so someone is always on the one old desktop computer we have. This would help us so much – math, reading, research!!
Rita says
Windows Me!
It keeps me closer to my loved ones who don’t live nearby.
Sam Y says
WINDOWS ME! I thankful for our laptop because right now I’m on bed rest with our 2nd babe. It is keeping me connected to the outside world!
Leah says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without all my pictures, since I’m too lazy to print them out anymore. That or email on my phone!
ana conceicao says
WINDOWS ME!
I hate to admit how attached I am to my phone, tablet, and labtop. I don’t even like to speak on the phone but having a pretty decent camera on the go is amazing. Being an artist, sometimes the most inspired things appear and I just snap away! The tablet because anywhere I go I have a larger screen and can access all the online things that are important to me and the labtop to edit and store thousands of photos.
B. Rose says
WINDOWS ME!
Kathleen R says
Windows Me!
My iphone keeps me organized. It has my calendar, to-do list, shopping list, email, etc. etc. all in one little convenient on the go place. I’d be lost without it. Speaking of lost how awesome is the GPS and maps feature? Double awesome!
Beth says
WINDOWS ME! I love to use mine to read. I can borrow books from my library right on my device and save tons of money!
Chris Froberg says
Windows me! I’d be lost without email on the go…..such a time saver. Thanks YHL!
Erin J. says
WINDOWS ME! I’ve never owned a tablet before, but I would like something bigger than my phone to check my email and Facebook while I’m working around the house.
Emily says
Windows me! I love being able to see where the nearest pizza place is and call them in 2 minutes when I’m traveling. Saves so many arguments and driving around when everyone is tired, hungry, and cranky from a long day.
InfoDiva says
WINDOWS ME!
Navigation, without a doubt.
Kimberj says
WINDOWS ME!!! I think my favorite is having all my current as well as old favorites are always with me on my Kindle. I LOVE TECHNOLOGY :D
Erin B. says
WINDOWS ME!
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!
need my phone for the camera, checking email, and google!
Alicia says
Windows Me! I think the most important thing our computer does is store our photos.
Ashley W says
Windows me! Connecting easily with friends through e-mail and facebook
Vanessa says
WINDOWS ME!!!!please :)
Kelsey says
WINDOWS ME!!
The most invaluable things are the photos. Best way to capture memories!
Bonnie says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a tablet but I love having a Kindle Fire for catching up on shows the husband doesn’t like.