***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.
Lacey M says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to use my tablet to answer all the random questions that pop into my head at any given moment.
Melissa says
Windows me! I can’t live without my computer because all my photos are stored there!
Chrisse says
WINDOWS ME! My iPhone allows me to stay in touch with my babies while I am out of town for work!
Ann Scott says
WINDOWS ME! I absolutely love my kindle for travel – beats carrying a lot of books!
Ainsilie H says
Windows me! I must have an easy way to make phone calls, use Facebook, and have a way to navigate in case I’m lost! A good camera is important, too!
Genavee says
Windows me! I’m ashamed to admit it, but I’m a facebook addict.
Becca T. says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I guess this really applies to my phone, but I love having the ability to take pictures wherever I am – I was always terrible about remembering a camera before they combined technologies :)
Lindsay says
WINDOWS ME! Email on the go is crucial! :)
Ashley L says
WINDOWS ME…My computer lets me see and talk my sister who lives thousands of miles away! I couldn’t imagine going months without seeing her…Thank goodness for Skype!
Melody says
WINDOWS ME
My computer is the keeper of my life calendar. Personal plans, work plans, other plans… all in the computer calendar. The ability to have a more portable calendar would be AWESOME!!
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME! I wouldn’t be able to live with out Skype … it’s how I keep in touch with my best friend who lives in New Zealand.
Amiee says
WINDOWS ME! Maps on my phone have changed my life. :)
Bev R says
WINDOWS ME…With a chronic illness that keeps me up at odd hours of the night, it keeps me in touch with my friends and entertains me late at night.
ErinY says
WINDOWS ME!
Computers make my job as a graphic designer about a million times easier!! And personally they make keeping in touch with far away family a lot easer as well.
Haley says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without texting and I use my phone alarm/timer multiple times a day (wake up, baking, exercise etc.)
carmen says
Windows Me! Email, blogs, info…i can keep up w/ just about anything w/ the touch of a button!
Amanda Hevener says
Windows Me! (Please?) I’m a bit addicted to my email and feel the need to check it constantly throughout the day.
Leslie Ann says
WINDOWS ME!!!!! I absolutely gotta have my Book of Faces ;)
Crystal says
Windows Me!! I couldn’t do without my laptop for storing/editing pictures and of course reading my favorite blogs!
Katie Facchini says
WINDOWS ME!!
I couldn’t live without my kindle and all those books at my fingertips. Plus it’s great for college!
Ali K. says
WINDOWS ME! The best feature of my laptop is connecting with people from around the world.
Katie says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to take pictures and use them as teaching tools in the classroom.
Marnie says
Windows Me!
I will admit that I’m a Pinterest addict, so I love being able to pin whenever and wherever. No more reading Dr’s office mag’s for me :)
renee says
WINDOWS ME!
I love me some social media
Leslie says
WINDOWS ME My computer keeps me connected with my family.
Lindsey says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t wait to use our devices to continue blogging about our newest coming addition, a baby boy! These would help sharing with our parents!
Tina Martin says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to take a (virtual) stack of books (for me and the kiddos) when we go everywhere.
Kait H says
WINDOWS ME! Email & Web on my phone, perfect for keeping in touch w/ friends & family as well as keep up on my favorite blogs!
Rachel says
Windows Me!!! I use my phone to text with family, check email on the go, and for directions!!
Alissa says
WINDOWS ME! I love having apps available all the time to keep our toddlers entertained in doctors offices.
Melissa says
Windows me! I keep all photos of my son since birth on my laptop!
Mike says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the reader on my phone and the maps when I’m lost.
Colleen says
“WINDOWS ME”!! Not only do I love that I can check email on the run, but I love the ability to stay in touch with friends and family by not having to suspend play on some of our favorite games : )
Diana says
Windows me!
I have a windows phone and actually prefer it to the iPhone. I really want the surface, to replace my old laptop and iPad. I love the screen interface and the user friendliness of the windows products.
KatieJ says
WINDOWS ME! I love having a book in my bag…never know when you are going to get stuck and need something to read!
Ashley H says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love having the ability to keep in touch with my friends, read, do my work and be mobile while I do it all :)
Amy says
Windows me!! Having my phone handy allows me to capture wonderfully silly and spontaneous pictures and video of my beautiful children. Like when my son rubbed my deodorant stick on his face because “I wanted my face to smell nice for you Mommy.”
Cassie says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone connects me to my life. Calendar, email, texting/calling, social media. What did we do without smart phones?
Jessie says
WINDOWS ME! I need to shop online. Busy mamas have little free shopping time!
Erin says
Windows me!
My favorite use for my computer is all things photography-related.
(Great giveaway, but why did you have to go and get that song stuck in my head :)
David M says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone to browse HOUZZ
Stephanie C says
I love love love my Kindle Fire. I have read so much since getting it. It is invaluable to a mom with kids that play sports and have weekly practices =)
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME! The ability to have internet access all the time. So I can stay updated on my favorite blogs ;)
Mendy says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I would be lost without access to a camera! I love being able to snap pics of my kiddos anytime!!
Karen says
Windows me! Most useful tool on my smartphone: alarm clock. Simple, I know, but use it everyday.
Susan Coelho says
WINDOWS ME
I love that my iPhone makes it easy for me to brag about how adorable my puppy is :) I show pictures to everyone!!
Jennie Andersen says
WINDOWS ME! I’d be lost without Facebook… There needs to be an anonymous group for Obsessed Facebook Users!
Pamela says
Windows me! Love the portable conveinience of a tablet… Would love to use it to follow an online recipe in the kitchen, or watch movies in bed:) thanks!
Kb says
Windows me! Let’s be real, my The Voice app is what sets my mobile devices apart from the big desk toppers!
Carol says
“Windows Me”
I love all of my apps on my phone that let me check for the best price on an item – major fist pump!