***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.
Becky Horst says
“Windows me” I can’t live with out my gps!!
Colyn Ward says
Windows me! It’s so nice to have so many books at my disposal in one device. Hundreds. Wowza.
Melinda Miller says
Windows Me, please!!!! This would help me so much as a mom and teacher in more ways than one!!!!
Sally says
“Windows me”. I don’t have a smart phone, but sure love my ipad….keeps me reading YHL whe out of town!
Emma says
WINDOWS ME
As a college student, the notepad on my iphone which allows me to write essays during my commute saved me hours of sleep :)
Josie says
Windows me! I use my tablet for everything from games to email to Facebook. My favorite use though is in the kitchen to write down recipes as I make them or to read new ones!
Lchris says
Windows me!
Sonja says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love everything being at easy access with the internet.
Angela Lewis says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t live without the maps.
Julie says
WINDOWS ME! Having my calendar on my phone is a lifesaver!
Kate C says
Windows Me! This year my phone’s nook app became my new best friend during late night nursing sessions.
JackieL says
Windows ME! E-books and Instagram are invaluable.
Terri says
WINDOWS ME!!!! My computer stores all the photos of my precious child. (And I am secretly FB obsessed!)
Amy says
Windows me! I need my computer to keep in touch with my friends – we’ve all moved to new places since college!
Chelsea says
WINDOWS ME! I love having access to a map to get around when I travel.
Kara says
Windows Me! I need my computer to de stress. Gossip sites, home decorating blogs, I need it all to unwind.
Heather says
Windows Me! My computer is my picture hub, but a tablet would be awesome for reading on trips.
Kristen says
Windows me!
I love storing vacation photos on my computer so I can easily access them when I want to relive the memories!
Annelise in Edmonds says
WINDOWS ME!! I use my computer mostly for filing my pictures, and for Facebook! Would love a Surface for my upcoming trip to Denmark! :)
heather c. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having a small and fast link to what’s going on in the world (FB, Twitter, blogs, etc.) while I am feeding and cleaning babies. It’s like actually having a conversation with an adult! :)
caitlyn says
Windows me! I love being able to take and send pics on the go.
Jeanna Sanchez says
WINDOWS ME!!
On our ritual three month doc visits to San Fransisco for my son which is a 5.5 hour trip one way.. The tablet for gaming and watching movies are an absolute must! It makes the “are we there yets” a lot less frequent lol!
Megan e says
Windows me! Catching up on my blog reading during those midnight feelings.
Windows Me!!! says
Nothing better than a smart phone and tablet to make your life easier. :-)
Amanda says
Windows me!
Email and maps on my phone is what I’m not sure how I ever lived without!
Tiffany says
WINDOWS ME
I love having my dinner menu and all the recipes in one location, although having it on something a little lighter would be nice.
Lindsey N says
WINDOWS ME!
Michelle Lisse says
“WINDOWS ME”
It’s all about checking the calendar… otherwise I’d be lost
Melissa says
Windows Me! Oooh, I love how my electronics keep track of my calendar and alarms for me!
Christine says
WINDOWS ME!
I would never know where to be without my calendar
Caroline says
WINDOWS ME!!
Checking/answering email on my phone *changed my life*!
Sandy says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having access to my email when I need to quick check something.
Terri says
Windows me! I love being able to take pictures at all times and being able to read wherever I am without taking a bunch if books.
sarah says
Windows me!!! I love e-mail!!!
Catherine says
WINDOWS ME! I am most obsessed with having my calendar with me on the go! Thanks!
Mary Ann says
WINDOWS ME! I would love to be able to read your blog and others on the go.
Katie Meyer says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t live without my RSS feed of all my favorite blogs (no really!).
Sara says
Windows Me!
Jessica says
Windows me! Mine save me from boredom during classes!!
Brent says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I work with computers all day long (IT analyst) so I kind of owe them for my income!
Rebekah says
WINDOWS ME! I love reading, digital scrapbooking, and staying connected to friends and family!
JennyME says
Windows me!
I would be lost without my budget apps. I like to be able to see exactly how much I have at any given time.
Angie says
Windows me!
I would be lost without my iPad. I use it for pretty much everything, but especially for the family calendar. It’s the only way to keep an active family from trying to be in 4 places at the same time.
Beverly says
WINDOWS ME!
I love getting pictures of my granddaughters throughout my day.
Leigh says
Windows me! Photo storage is essential for me.
Jessica says
Windows Me…. My computer has helped me get through all my schooling. I don’t know how I would’ve cranked out those term papers otherwise. My phone keeps me connected with family members that live farther away and who I don’t get to see very often.
tisha allen says
I love using my computer to find fun educational things to do with my three and four-year-olds!
Kerry says
WINDOWS ME!
It lets me keep my calendar at my fingertips when I am out of the house. It also lets me carry pics of my baby!
Sarah M. says
WINDOWS ME! For me, it’s the ability to stay in touch, by whatever means – phone, text, e-mail, fb, etc.
Lauren Naka says
WINDOWS ME!
Maps – I’m completely lost otherwise!