***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.
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME!
I love using smart phone to receive pics of my one-year-old daughter during the day while I am at work. I also google questions that pop up during office conversations!
Heidi Anderson says
WINDOWS ME!! I would be lost without having my email to check. It has been a lifesaver to be able to check my email at any time especially when I have been away from computers for awhile.
Kelly says
Windows Me!
tara van b says
WINDOWS ME! I use my computer to keep track of 20 years of genealogy research…AND zillions of photos.
Becky says
Windows Me! You tube videos of trains and trucks for the boy.
Carly says
Windows me!! I love being able access all of my wedding photos on my phone. Being able to take and text pictures instantly is a close second!
Andrea Sims says
WINDOWS ME I love always having a camera on my phone handy to catch all those priceless moments of my kiddoes.
JessieLeigh Rogers says
WINDOWS ME!!
As a freelance decorator and designer (and recent college grad trying to get her career kick-started), my whole (work)life revolves around my laptop and smartphone. I don’t know where I would be without them! I’m always able to be in touch with clients, always able to check on blogs and other websites for inspiration, and I’m able to sync all my contacts/calendars/notes/etc so I can switch between devices easily. Having a tablet in the mix would be a dream!
Jessica L. says
WINDOWS ME!
I think I use Netflix everyday!
Sarah J. says
Windows Me!
I love using my phone or tablet to keep in touch with my girlfriends after moving away last year. We have had a few video chat sessions with a glass of wine that were priceless!
Christina R says
Windows Me!! Love the tablet, entertaining for kids & handy for me and the hubby with work. Its a win win!
Jennifer Jorgensen says
WINDOWS ME! Our tablet is a lifesaver on road trips with our 4 and 6 year old.
Gennie S. says
WINDOWS ME! I love the travel convenience.
Tammy O'Neill says
WINDOWS ME!
Completely dependant on my iPhone for email, texting, photos, videos and music.
Melissa says
Windows me!
My laptop, for work and school!
Megan says
Windows me!
I love checking email on the go. But maybe most importantly, it’s an excellent toddler entertainer in a pinch! It’s a life saver at doctors’ appointments!
haley says
WINDOWS ME! I love how small and convenient my tablet is. I can slide it in my bag and don’t have to regret lugging something heavy around if I don’t use it.
S says
WINDOWS ME
My tablet lets me catch up with my friends/family/loved ones.
Best feature!!
Kitty says
Windows Me Please, Pretty Please.
I love having the web at my fingertips for so many things, surfing, GPS, reading books or blogs.
Rosanna Allen says
WINDOWS ME! I’m a nerd so I can’t live without Microsoft Excel… well, that and Pinterest. :)
Lauren M says
Windows me! My family is spread out all over the country and these newfangled tools keep us connected!
Theresa says
WINDOWS ME
The camera and photo storage!
Jana says
Windows Me! I leave myself reminders on my phone constantly and my phone calendar is my lifeline.
Patience says
WINDOWS ME!
I have a passionate love affair with my Kindle, and when we must be separated, the Kindle app on my phone.
Lisa C Johnson says
Windows Me! Pictures are definitely the most invaluable thing on my computer. Next in line would be my audiobooks. I love listen to books! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Eugene says
Windows me! Googling on the go
Cianan says
WINDOWS ME
I bought an iPad thinking I would hog it all the time, but it turns out my favorite thing about it is having my 3-yr-old use it to work on his speech therapy lessons.
Lauren says
Windows Me!
Beth says
Windows Me. I love that I take my laptop wherever I need to go. It has really been helpful since going back to school and working a full time job at the same time. I can still get my homework done while I am on a business trip and sitting in a hotel room.
Lauren says
Windows Me! I love that my 3 year old is a whiz at the ipad. A few moments of peace in the hectic life of a stay at home mom with 2 little ones.
abby r says
WINDOWS ME!
chris says
Windows Me! I can’t get by a day without checking my e-mails, Facebook and reading the blogs I follow.
Denise says
Windows me! I love my e-reader, I take it with me all of the time when I know I will have to wait for someone.
Allyson M says
WINDOWS ME! I use my laptop for everything! It’s absolutely essential for updating my etsy shop & sending photos of my little girl to our family that’s spread from England to Oregon! :)
KatieV says
WINDOWS ME!
I love checking my email on the go. Then when I’m out with the kids, I don’t feel tied to the house to check work emails.
shellbell says
windows me! i love facetime!
Allison says
Windows me! Can’t live without Pinterest!
Ashley Z says
WINDOWS ME! – the ability to check on my grad school stuff anywhere!!
Jenn Mancuso says
Windows Me! I love my computer because it allows me to Skype with my parents in az. And read YHL, of course.
Nicky says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing to me is keeping in touch with family across the pond.
Chris h. says
WINDOWS ME
Heidi says
Windows Me!
I’d be lost without my ability to edit photos.
Tracy Williams says
WINDOWS ME! Our tablet is a must have on long road trips to visit our family…it keeps our 7 and 3 year old busy. :)
Dawn says
Windows me. Fav thing is visiting blogs:)
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME! If I had one of these sweet little tablets, it would keep me connected, no matter where I go! Thanks for hosting this giveaway
Angel L says
WINDOWS ME! I love my e-reader for lunch time reading breaks! For some reason I read more now.
I also love it to help keep my little one occupied when we have long wait times (like at the Dr. office) – ours also plays games, etc.
Kimberly says
Windows Me!
Checking email… I work full time and am also in Grad School at nights, so its my main form of communication these days. I miss texting!
Ashley L says
Windows me! I don’t know what I would be able to do without my texts and emails. I also love to take photos so when I don’t have my camera I’m glad my phone is there too!
Kadi says
Windows Me! Love my ebooks
Casey says
Windows me!!
I need my computer for everything! Banking, reading books, facebooking, everything