***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.
Lauren says
Windows me!
My computer keeps me connected to friends and family who are far away!
Donna M. says
WINDOWS ME! Looking up info.
Kellie says
WINDOWS ME! I’m a Pandora addict. I listen all the time…in the car, at work, in the shower.
Barbara says
WINDOWS ME! Must have email.
Jessica W. says
WINDOWS ME!
Staying connected is so important. I would LOVE a tablet so much!!!
Kendra says
Windows me! I’ve been wanting this for the paint app!!!
Sandy says
WINDOWS ME! Keeping me organized with the calendar and evernote Priceless!
Mo-mo says
Windows me!!! The most important thing my laptop does is photoshop my pictures. ;) Can’t publish the untouched photos, or people would realize I’m not as pretty as they think!
Bethany says
WINDOWS ME! I love having my phone to answer emails and pass the time.ony commute to work!
emily says
Windows me! I love being able to take pics of the kids and entertain/school them on the go!
Nancy H says
Windows ME! I wouldn’t know what to do with myself without checking blogs and facebook.
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check email on the go, in case I forget where I’m supposed to meet someone, etc! Ooooh, I hope I win!
Nicole says
Windows me! This would help me with my art so much!
Tam I says
Windows Me! I love having my calendar on my phone; I’d be lost without it.
Megan says
Windows me! Storing music is key :)
celia says
Windows me, please!!! I cannot imagine not having instant access to updated pictures of loved ones living so far from them in VA. I love the constant wedding and baby pic updates, in addition to those wild nights that perhaps shouldn’t be posted online immediately. AH!
Shannon Y. says
WINDOWS ME! My computer keeps me sane – I couldn’t do grad school without it.
Kim says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to pick up and go and not have to lug around a big laptop, but still have access to a large screen. Looking at the net on my phone works in a pinch, but the teeny type strains my eyes.
nicole says
Windows me!
These days I need my phone mostly for the games ny kids play on it. Its a lifesaver sometimes.
Emily says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely google maps – cannot live without it!
Shantay Gattis says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love using my device to make lists… lists of projects I want to do, books to read, things to buy, quotes, websites to check out, etc… without it, I’d have a ton of little scrap papers all over the place!
nikki says
windows me! would love to try e-reading…. for me, and the kiddos!
two way tie for: texting and blog reading on my phone. i’ll bet i could probably even do without the actual “phone calls” portion of my phone. ha!
Libby says
WINDOWS ME
my MVP feature is maps/navigation on the go since I just moved to a new city and need to know how to get around!
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME!
Aimee says
WINDOWS ME! I have my phone push emails, so I can always intervene when my students have paper crises the night before they’re due!
Sarah F. says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d be lost (literally and figuratively) without my iphone GPS function. And I love how I can plug it in to my car and play my itunes through the car speakers and the GPS will talk over to tell me when to turn!
Elizabeth Beck Land says
WINDOWS ME!
Grad school would be impossible without my laptop, and grabbing my nook instead of 10 books to get me through vacation is also a must.
Casey says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to check my email anywhere and everywhere!
Amy says
WINDOWS ME! The most invaluable thing my smartphone does for me is check my email. I also love having a camera everywhere I go to capture pictures and videos of my children.
Pam says
Windows me!! i love using my computer for photo editing!
Ariel says
Windows me!
I browse the internet on my phone to entertain myself when the baby won’t sleep without me :-P
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME! I love my nook because I can check my email and read books. It is great for vacations since it doesn’t take up much space.
Ash says
WINDOWS ME! I love having email on my phone!
Ana says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my computer to stream TV shows/movies. Cheaper than cable!
Ann Marie says
WINDOWS ME! My laptop keeps me entertained by letting me read all the blogs I love–including yours!
Alyssa Steward says
WINDOWS ME! I gotta have my email and facebook, but mostly must have my e-reader for traveling!
Kylie says
“WINDOWS ME” Love my phone for the camera and my laptop for storing the photos
Taylor B. says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my Kindle Fire for reading library books, but mostly I use it to keep current on my favorite blog, which would be this one of course!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME!
I just started running again and I use fitness apps all the time. I listen to my tunes, and use a couch to 5k app to slowly build up my endurance. Map my run helps me keep track of my pace, splits, and hills.
James says
WINDOWS ME!
As a teacher, it’s always nice to have my phone to quickly make a note of a creative idea for a lesson when it comes to mind. You know I don’t carry around a pen & paper anymore… How the world has changed!
Anna says
Windows me!
I looooove my ereader. Saves me lugging tons of books on vacation.
Ava says
WINDOWS ME Email on the go
Kimberly says
WINDOWS ME!
Google Maps on the go. ‘Nuff said.
Megan S says
Windows me!
Love checking my emails on a whim!
Wehaf says
WINDOWS ME! I love running simulations on my machine.
Britt says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m pretty in love with the google feature on my phone… Constantly have random questions when I’m on the go that only Google can answer! :)
Ce says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my smarty phone
I can go well over a week without turning on my computer
I answer emails, sell stuff, read blogs, get inspired, videochat with my family… all from my phone and while I chase my tot around
Kim says
WINDOWS ME!
I would love to have the ability to check email on the go on a Bigger platform besides my tiny iPhone 4S! :-)
Sharon says
WINDOWS ME! I love how I can just shut my MacBook Pro and it makes my home office (which is in my bedroom) look less “officey.”
Liz says
WINDOWS ME. I love checking email while I’m out all day!