***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.
Denise says
WINDOWS ME
I don’t have a home computer or laptop, so my iPhone is invaluable — it’s my phone and computer and address book and just about everything else, technology-wise.
Emily H says
Windows Me!
It keeps me connected to my family that lives far away!
andrea p says
WINDOWS ME!!
I really love taking & editing photos of my daughter…. but i do love checking facebook! haha
Joy Cooper says
Windows me! The surface will allow me to keep up with my disabled brothers affairs!
Lisa says
WINDOWS ME! I love that my iPhone is such an awesome camera, I take so many more photos now because it’s always with me!
Amber Herbert says
WINDOWS ME – The most invaluable thing that my phone does is take pictures on the go. It’ so nice not to have to carry my big camera with me to catch in the moment shots of my little one.
Donalyn says
Windows Me! I love the portability and the entertainment it provides for my 2 boys<3
Allison B says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t live without access to my email and facebook! It’s how I stay connected with my family who all lives really far away!
Melanie says
WINDOWS ME! My phone memorizes all of my friend’s phone numbers so I don’t have to. :) It is the simple things.
Kelsey says
WINDOWS ME! I love just being able to stay connected to everyone, especially since I moved across the country from my family last year.
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to stay in touch with my friends and family while they’re traveling, and taking pictures to send back home during my travels!
Guest says
WINDOWS ME
Kathleen says
WINDOWS ME! It helps my husband write papers and keeps me distracted as he writes those papers as he is in graduate school. It also allows me to take pictures of special memories as we journey through life.
Rebecca M says
WINDOWS ME!
Jessica L. says
WINDOWS ME!
Love my ebooks!
staceyk says
WINDOWS ME! Love that it can take pictures.
MarT says
WINDOWS ME!
Most Valuable?
Texting=I have adolescent children. Enough Said.
E-reader=I am the kind of person who buys 5 new books per vacation, but doesn’t want to have them in my luggage once I have read them
Movies=Everyone needs some downtime now and then, even on vacation, especially if flights get delayed
Lindsay says
WINDOWS ME
i would have to say the maps app on my phone has saved me the most. other than facebook for boredom.
Andrew says
WINDOWS ME! It helps me research on the go!
Hillary says
WINDOWS ME! Please! :) Love taking quick photos and being able instantly share with family across the country. Great way to stay in touch.
Katie M says
WINDOWS ME!
I can not live without google-ing on the go. I’m that person if I don’t know something I HAVE to google it immediately!
Lena says
windows me! i would be lost (literally) without google maps on my iphone
Kate W says
Windows me!! I love being able to read my books and magazines wherever I go without taking up space in my bag.
Katryna says
Windows me! My phone schedules my life!
Kim R says
WINDOWS ME
Kari E says
Windows me. I don’t currently have a smart phone, but I’d love the opportunity to sync our family calendars & have more opportunity to take technology on the go…not to mention we are poised to purchase a vintage camper and could use a little tablet to take on our adventures!
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME! I love checking my email on the go.
Lee says
WINDOWS ME!!
Email, email, email. I am addicted.
Jessica L. says
WINDOWS ME!!
Love being able to visit all the blogs I follow in feedly! Especially this one :)
Julie says
Windows Me! And my laptop and desktop have enabled me to nearly complete a *mostly* online graduate program! So grateful to live in an age where I can parent, along with my wonderful hubby, our six children, work, and attend a grad school several states away.
Kathryn J says
WINDOWS ME! I love having e-books! I love to read but don’t always want to lug a ton of them around
Natasha S says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
Beth says
WINDOWS ME!! I like pulling up Pinterest while I’m cooking!
Amy says
Windows me!
Ebooks, maps, photo stream…oh my! I’d die without my iPhone!
Leah says
windows me! My favorite part of my computer is also storing my photos. I used to use film, and I have a ridiculous number of boxes of photos (even though I’ve pared down!). So nice to have them all on one device.
Jennifer S. says
Windows Me!!
Instagram on my phone!!
Logan says
WINDOWS ME – The most valuable thing my phone does is keeps me in touch with my family through texts, e-mails, instagram, and Facebook!
Jessica L. says
WINDOWS ME!!
Netflix!!!!
Kelley Boyd says
WINDOWS ME! Electronic Calendar is the best ever!
Molly Harris says
Windows Me!
I love being able to take tons of books with me on a trip but only having to pack my e-reader! No more shoulder pain from carrying books!
Wendy @ New Moms Talk says
WINDOWS ME!
Marina says
WINDOWS ME, e-mail and and calendar apps!
Ashley McIntyre says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without my GPS on my phone!
Andrea says
Windows Me! E-mail is the most valuable — to receive bills (instead of having to keep track of paper ones) and for communicating when in-person isn’t possible (I hate talking on the phone).
Audrey says
WINDOWS ME!!! What don’t I do on my phone?!
Sharon says
WINDOWS ME!
email on my phone is my favorite.
Jenny says
Windows me!
I love my tablet and smartphone to stay connected with friends and family.
Eric Saupe says
WINDOWS ME
Would love to have this!
Corey Reynolds says
Windows Me!!! Like being connected all the time.
Cathy says
WINDOWS ME! Well, I don’t have a blog, but I’m an incessant DIYer and I certainly read them!