***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.
katherine kealey says
WINDOWS ME… reading my favorite blogs!
Lauren says
Windows me!
It keeps me connected to loved ones as I travel for work!
Erica Smith says
WINDOWS ME
I use my phone constantly to give me directions…I hate getting lost.
Adrienne says
Windows me! I love that I can take my laptop with me. I’d love it even more if I could take a tablet or phone with me!
Julie Scott says
Windows me…my phone keeps me organized and helps me from forgetting things … most of the time.
Christine says
WINDOWS ME
I love my iPhone, I love having instant access to information. I was reluctant to get it, but my daughter forced me into it. You just never know what you need.
Keegan says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love using my tablet for cooking & baking, no more cookbooks!
julianna says
windows me!!
Corbett N. says
Windows me! And obviously the best part is to check your blog when I’m on the go :)
Gretchen says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t know what I’d do without email on my phone.
Sara T says
Windows me! Having ebooks is essential for travel and vacation!
Elaine says
Windows me! I use my phone for everything. And by everything I mean playing games and reading blogs.
Aaron says
WINDOWS ME!! Love using the apps on my phone to track my hikes and to geocache!
Lynn says
Windows me! Most importantly, it stores family photographs.
Hanna says
Windows me!
I don’t have a phone or tablet, but I love being able to read on my itouch while nursing the baby in the dark :)
Maura says
WINDOWS ME! LOVE the ereader… and it’s opened up the world of books for my visually challenged son!
Julie H. says
Windows Me
Phone – tells me the time.
Lindsay says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to take quick videos with my tablet!
Christine says
Windows Me! The ability to entertain the kids when I need to accomplish something with no interruptions!
Sara says
WINDOWS ME!
Best feature is the map! Hands down!
Tina says
WINDOWS ME I keep my recipes handy in the kitchen
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without the ability to type lesson plans. As a Kindergarten teacher, I depend greatly on the use of WORD and PINTEREST to be able to search for fun and engaging lessons/activities for my little kiddos! Also, I don’t pay for cable, NETFLIX on the laptop FTW!
Adrienne says
Windows me! Email email email.
Matt says
Windows Me! Must have for me: Music and photos… oh and Angry Birds.
Jill C says
Windows me, please. :) My computer gets me through classes!
Kristy says
Windows ME! I love having access to Neflix and games during road trips!
Hannah C. says
Windows me! I love being able to check my email on my phone – allows me to respond right away when my students have questions.
Caren says
Windows Me!!
Most of my friends live pretty far away, so I love being able to easily keep up with them, either though texts, phone calls, facebook, email etc.
Tina says
WINDOWS ME! I keep my recipes handy in the kitchen.
trisuv says
WINDOWS ME!! Most valuable thing?..here’s lookin’ at ya!
Nicole says
Windows me!!!
I love having everything right at my fingertips. And I’d be lost without text, email, and my camera phone so I can take way too many pics of my kids!!!
Susan says
Windows Me!….I email, text, map and play games on my phone.
Madeline Hochstetler says
WINDOWS ME! Probably email.
Julie says
“WINDOWS ME”
It would be cool to have a surface to work on creating an application for it. I also use the ipad that I have for reading.
Tyler says
WINDOWS ME!
The best feature is having my music at all times. Mmmm classical.
Laura M says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t what we would do without some device to watch “Little Einsteins” with — our 2 yr old is obsessed. Wave your arms high in the sky and say blast off!
Amy Vesser says
Windows Me! Definitely need a phone or a tablet to keep the kids occupied when the grocery starts to drag on!
Sara W. says
WINDOWS ME!! I could not live without email on my phone. And having access to Facebook and Twitter definitely helps with any moments of boredom :)
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME! Being able to check my email from anywhere is pretty invaluable, but being able to read a book or news anywhere might be the most “useful”.
Lexi says
WINDOWS ME! I love having the ability to quickly snap photos!
Eliza says
Window me! Checking emails and looking stuff up online
Krista says
WINDOWS ME!
We do EVERYTHING online. Pay bills, book travel, Skype with family in the U.K…the list is endless. I’d be lost without my laptop!
Kamaila says
Windows Me, I love having internet access from anywhere.
ashley wilbanks says
WINDOWS ME… My iPhone does so much for me. I am obsessed with Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube videos, and Hautelook. So convenient having everything in one place.
Lacey M says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to use my tablet as a quick-response encyclopedia for all the random questions that pop into my head at any given moment.
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having access to literally any information I want at any time.
Crystal G. says
WINDOWS ME! The most important thing my phone does for me is take pictures. Without it, I think I’d have precisely 4 pictures of my kids…
Meaghan says
Windows me! I love surfing the web in a lull moment and being able to check my email instantly!
Katie says
Windows me! Having my calendar, reminders and lists in one place. Also, my tablet is so great in my classroom at school with my students. If I had one just for school, that would be amazing!!
Laura says
Windows me! I use my iPad all day long for school, email, fb, kids games, camera, you name it