***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.
river1 says
“WINDOWS ME”
later jim
Sara says
WINDOWS ME! Something like this would be awesome in my classroom! Thanks YHL. :)
Anne says
Windows me! I love the portability of a tablet – they are so easy to carry around!
Susan says
Windows me!
I love that the kindle makes no noise so I can sneak in some computer time in bed without my husband grumbling.
Lisa says
WINDOW ME!
My computer does everything for me!! It’s my brain…everything important is in there!
jess says
Windows me!
Love being able to read books from the library without even leaving my house! Whohoo for free all the way!
melissa says
WINDOWS ME
I just love being in touch with everything all at my fingertips in one device. One phone gives me social media, pictures, videos, books, games and of course text/phone calls!
alisha says
WINDOWS ME!
Um, HELLO! It allows me to read Young House Love every day =]
Beth M. says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to use my phone to take pics of my two girls.
cmm says
Windows Me!
Maps! By far the most important thing I need.
Leslie says
WINDOWS ME
I would be lost without my calendar – good thing it’s on my phone!
Cassie Dearborn says
WINDOWS ME!
Well.. I guess the best part is making apps. Not so great for making lots of money, but it’s still fun to be making something on the side I’m proud of. Close second is the internet. :::Hangs head::: Really wish I used the Kindle more for reading books.
Shameless plug: http://www.amazon.com/DinoMage-Games-Board-Game-Apprentice/dp/B00C0417UG/
Melissa says
Windows Me! Access to my calendar is a must on the go!
Sarah says
Windows me!!
text and email are essential to my daily survival
Nancy says
Windows Me – The most invaluable thing that my phone has done is keep me connected to friends and family without having to speak to them.. What? I’m awkward ok..
Chris says
WINDOWS ME!
Research, research, research! (and that includes YHL archives for inspiration and instructions – you got me started on the crown molding!)
Shelley says
WINDOWS ME! My computer stores my precious photos and I love a good slideshow at a family event. I’m a photo-junkie. :-) And no worries, I always backup.
Katie says
Windows me!!
I would love to be able to use a tablet like an inspiration notebook whether it is using it for sketches, accessing Pinterest, or surfing the interwebs. :)
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME!
Pictures, for sure!
Brooke says
WINDOWS ME!
Jocelyn says
WINDOWS ME!
I love connecting with friends on Facebook and storing oodles of pictures of my kids.
Katherine says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable things on my laptop are my photos from Europe when I studied there as a college student.
Chelsie says
Windows Me! My smartphone allows my to stay connected with family and friends that are far away.
Beverly says
WINDOWS ME!! I do not yet have a smart phone, but I would be lost without my laptop and access to all the blogs I love to read each and every day!
chris says
For me it’s definitely the ability to have a nice camera rolled into my phone and being able to post the pics of my son Charlie on FB!
Kelsey W says
WINDOWS ME!!! Checking my e-mail and wasting time on Facebook is definitely important, but I would be LOST without the weather forecast and radar. I am obsessed!
Mandy H. says
WINDOWS ME!
I wouldn’t know how to live if I couldn’t use my phone to text my husband at all hours of the day while we’re both at work. He can work pretty weird hours so it’s not always guaranteed that we get to see very much of each other every day.
Beth M. says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love the convenience of a laptop that allows me to teach online classes at home! Love teaching in my PJ’s!
Megan W says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the ability to stay in touch on the go, but sometimes I have to remember to take a break at times!
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME! I sound super boring, but I NEED my calendar on the go…keeping track of my son’s doctor’s appointments, physical and speech therapy visits and hospital appointments is critical.
CJ says
WINDOWS ME!
Email, blogs & youtube tutorials!
lisa says
windows me! i love that i can store so many pictures on my computer.
Jessica Willis says
WINDOWS ME!
Sharing everything is so essential.
BreeAnn says
WINDOWS ME!
Email on my iPhone is so necessary. Plus YouTube and blogs and maps and podcasts…
Kathy says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without email. My 2 best friends and I all live in different states but we keep in touch via email. I receive multiple emails from them every day, usually just containing a joke or funny photo.
Shreya says
WINDOWS ME!
I am a bookworm so having an entire mobile library is amazing! I also love to skype with family and friends who live far away.
p.s. This giveaway is beyond amazing!
Megan S says
Windows me!
I love the portability of tablets! For Pinterest mostly :) and your blog!
Katherine says
WINDOWS ME!
My smartphone is invaluable for one reason to me:
Keeping in touch with my parents! They moved to England and because Skype is sometimes too busy to get a good connection and texts can be expensive my Mom and I email back and forth often. Never mind the time difference, with my smartphone I can read her emails no matter what the hour or where I am, I love having the ability to do that :o)
cynthia says
Windows Me! Photo Storage and organization.
Lauren says
Windows me!
Like to text!
Ashley Miller says
windows meee!! I love being able to keep up with the news! Yeah…im a nerd!!
Melissa C says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to snap spur-of-the-moment photos with my iPhone.
Cindy says
Windows me!
I love being able to keep in touch with my three kids.
Chau says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love to have my phone always available to snap unforgetable moments.
Jessica says
Windows Me!! The thing my computer does is help me get inspired! Pinterest is the best!
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME!
Checking emails is so vital to me, especially as a student.
Kimberly Kahle says
Windows ME!!! Please!!!
I do everything from my phone!(not necessarily by choice – old slow computer) lol ;) But I love pinterest,fb, blogs and that it entertains the little ones!
Cindy says
Windows me! I love being able to keep in touch with me three kids…email or texting.
Leigh Anne says
Windows me!! I use my iPad for FaceTime calls when I travel
Kristen says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d be lost without my phone and instant access to my email.