***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.
Kate says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t survive without constant access to my email. I know it’s a bad habit, but I have a heart attack anytime I my work inbox has multiple unread messages!
Olivia K says
Windows me! I have to have all my blogs to read every day!
Bonnie says
WINDOWS ME!! My only high-tech gadget is my kindle and I love not having to lug books around with me. Winning these would be the jump into technology that I really need.
Rachel E says
WINDOWS ME!
My main use for my phone/laptop is communication via calls, emails, texts, Facebook, Twitter. I use them to hear current events too.
Carly Cleghorn says
Windows me!
My best friend lives 1,100 miles away and we share a blog to keep in touch. It totally changed how often we write each other.
Debbie says
Windows Me…I have neither a smartphone nor a tablet, but know it would be something fun. The computer helps me stay connected with family by sending photos instantly.
Michelle F says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my tablet because it keeps me connected in all ways. Business, family, friends & kids are all so much easier to manage with the convenience of a tablet. I have everything I need at home or on the go!
Sarah F. says
WINDOWS ME!
I keep track of all my appointments and to-do’s with my smart phone. I get super spacey and need pop-up reminders for everything from when I work (my schedule changes weekly), to doctor’s appointments, to even taking out the garbage. (I can’t keep track of which week is recycling and which is food/yard waste!)
Valerie says
“WINDOWS ME” I love it for keeping my amused while working on chores and looking up recipes in the kitchen.
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME! I use my phone for everything! Email, Facebook, Instagram, grocery list, entertainment for the kiddos. I panicked today when I thought I lost it at the grocery store!
Veronica H says
Windows Me!! I am constantly on my phone/tablet and use it primarily for phontos, social media and reading.
Natasha says
WINDOWS ME!!
I use my computer all day for work, and that includes a lot of research. I look up answers to questions all day long, for clients, for myself, for my kids. It’s also great for some quick entertainment when I need 20 minutes to do something messy/dangerous without little hands involved.
April Shaikh says
WINDOWS ME! I use my cell phone to get me everywhere (thank you Google maps!) and to read all of my favorite blogs/books when out and about. :)
Lindsay B. says
Windows Me! I need my computer/phone for email for sure!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME!
I love staying in touch with people. I’ve found so many events going on with my friends by just checking up on facebook throughout the day, or getting last-minute texts and emails!
natalie says
WINDOWS ME! There are so many things I get out of my mobile devices…if I have to pick one, it’s having directions to anywhere, from anywhere at anytime…it’s not the coolest but there’s nothing cool about being lost.
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME! I love how our daughter uses our iPad to play education games and learn with Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Sid the Science Kid!! Plus, it gives me a good hour to get work done!!
Courtney says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I’d be lost without my phone’s camera, Having a camera accessable at all times ensures I capture all of my kids memories. Whenever I am feeling down or upset, all I have to do is stroll through my photos and it is an instant pick me up!
Sunni says
WINDOWS ME!! I could. not. live. without my photo storage on my laptop! Impossible! I just worry that it’s ready to die on me :-(
Jeni says
Windows Me, please :) My technology (Computer, phone, tablet) all keep me insta-connected to my long distance friends and family. With my son soon to be moving out without a computer, this will *fingerscrossed* spur him to keep connected. #emptynestblues
Alexa says
WINDOWS ME!! Keeping my toddler occupied in a pinch with short videos of herself.
karen says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t imaging being unconnected! I need my phone, desktop, and laptop to get all my information
Jaz Murray says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I’m addicted to Social Media..feel lost if I can’t check blogs and Facebook on a whim!
Ashley P says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Christina M says
WINDOWS ME! I just love the ability to entertain myself at all times :)
Won says
Windows me! My tablet gets me through boring lectures at school.
Catherine Littell says
WINDOWS ME! Keeps my husband and I in sync :)
Rebecca Atkins says
Windows me!! Having all my info in one place!
Pat says
Windows Me! I don’t have a tablet yet, but I imagine photos would be a big part of my usage…
Cody J says
WINDOWS ME!! I love always having a camera and my favorite pics in my pocket :)
Claire says
WINDOWS ME! I love the easy access to all my technological needs rather than worry about a laptop.
Eleana says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to take photos on my phone.
Liz says
Windows ME! Currently, I would be lost without internet access. But I would love this to be able to have access on the go. (I might be the very last iPhone holdout!)
Amber says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely email on my phone, though it keeps me a little too connected to work.
emili says
Windows me! I love being able to take and upload pictures no matter where I go!
Deese says
Windows Me!
I use my laptop for research, for both fun and school! Lately I’ve been using both my phone, my laptop and my partners ipad to check my favorite blogs, more than even checking my email.
Maggie says
“Windows me”
I do love me some words with friends. Although I live in the stone age without a tablet or ipad. This will be my first!!
Vicky says
Windows me!
I need my smartphone or I feel weird without it. I like being able to text anyone at any time.
Pat says
Windows Me! I don’t have a tablet yet, but I imagine house & yard photos would be a big part of my usage…
Nancy says
Windows me! I don’t have anything to use on the go! I am in need!
Jenn M says
WINDOWS ME!
Our tablet provides awesome games for our toddler – I love it (not that I sit her in front of it all the time, but in a pinch it’s fantastic!)
Caitlin says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without being able to access my email on the go!
shannon says
WINDOWS ME!! I like being able to stay in touch with my kids. I used my phone to pre-order your book last summer. I was sitting on the beach on vacation and it made me stop and think of how crazy technology has become.
Janna says
WINDOWS ME!!! I would say storing all of my photos on my computer.
Lindsay S. says
Windows me! The most valuable part of my computer is the portability – the ability to do my grad school work anywhere and anytime (even at work on lunch breaks) makes it so much easier to get things done!
Maria D. says
Windows me!! My kindle, it got me back into reading and it’s easy to take anywhere when I travel.
Candy from Candied Fabrics says
Windows me! I’d be lost without Instagram!!!! Best invention ever!
misa says
windows me! i love using my iphone to find good restaurants when traveling.
Mendal says
Windows Me!
I use my cell and laptop to look up things. Most recently: business hours and word definitions.
Rhune says
WINDOWS ME
I used the phone as more of a PDA on my last epic travel adventures in Europe, with a side stop in Seoul. The most valuable thing it provided for me having the public transportation maps readily available. I saved the PDFs before hand, so there’s no need to fork over big bucks for international roaming.
I would have been incredibly lost without it, and sure as hell beats having paper maps to almost 20 cities!