***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.
Rachel says
Windows Me! Don’t have a tablet or smart phone, but I’m sure one would improve my life!
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!
My iphone helps me go to sleep every night. Sad, I know.
Theresa says
WINDOWS ME! I love instant access to my e-mail, pinterest browsing whenever I want.
Adina says
Windows me! Would keep my kids entertained while I tried to work on some house project or just plain cooking.
Kathryn says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to listen to audiobooks on my smartphone, then seamlessly switch to surfing the internet or reading a Kindle book.
Kimberly says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to check my email wherever I am on my phone when on the go.
Meg B. says
WINDOWS ME! Texting/Emailing and the ability to take pictures!
Valerie Ann says
“Windows Me” I loved my laptop because even though I can do everything I need to with my Nexus 10 tablet and Android its still difficult to do get certain things done without a PC, like updating my resume for job hunting, editing docs/pics and having a full keyboard for typing. :-)
shelley says
WINDOWS ME. I’d be completely lost without phone. Literally! Google maps is my life line.
Kim says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer has all of my pictures stored on it. I am slowly trying to organize them and put them on a backup file but for now my computer is very valuable in my eyes.
Lindsay says
Windows me! I’m a teacher so during the school year I love how my calendar on my iPhone, computer, and iPad are all integrated.
And with only 9 days of school left, I’m looking forward to playing around with my new iPad to see all the fun stuff it does.
Mimi says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Absolutely love being able to check my email on my phone and am dying to check out the surface!
Mei says
WINDOWS ME! I love/can’t do without being able to use the internet on the go…to find a place to eat, what time a yoga class is, or to give me directions when I’m lost!
Patt says
As a business traveler, my tablet lightens my load!
ajira says
WINDOWS ME! :D Directions and maps on my phone… SO useful! Especially since we always seem to be moving and exploring our environment. And with a kid in the car, most times, it’s awesome that I can find what we need when we need it- playground or park, emergency ice cream stop or a bathroom! :D
Amy S says
WINDOWS ME!!
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME!!!! Ummm….probably the most valuable thing would be allowing me to talk to my brother while he was in the PI…the most expensive thing was probably paying online for my trip to Mexico…
Jill says
Windows me! Thanks for the opportunity to win. I love being accessible to and having access to others — when I need to/want to!
K. Moore says
“WINDOWS ME”
My computer helps me find houses ans good deals on Craigslist!! :-)
Nancy says
I use it around the house–using a tablet beats sitting a desk to surf the web.
Kal says
Windows Me! I would be lost and sad if I couldn’t take/store/upload photos. :)
Marney Turner says
“WINDOWS ME”
I would love to have a tablet to multi-task with in the evenings. My husband is in a MBA program, and at night he if frequently studying on the sofa while we watch t.v. If I could still be hanging out with him, and taking care of email, researching sunscreen, and buying pull-ups, it would be great!
Rebecca says
Windows me!!!
I love the calendar and how they all talk to each other.
sj says
WINDOWS ME! I love using voice to text to write letters and papers on my google drive app, then heading to my computer to edit them. It’s the bomb!
Ben P says
Windows Me! I could not live without You Tube!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME!!! I know that digital cameras have been around for a while, but I’m still really excited about being able to take tons of pictures without having to get them developed. Now that I have a camera on my phone, I take waaay too many pictures.
Brittany Kirkland says
Windows Me! I am not much of a social network person so my phone and computer are used strictly for work, taking pictures of my two toddlers, and looking at blogs such as yalls to get ideas for our house remodel! Oh & of course shopping!!!
Jessica says
Windows me! I love always being able to check emails and read all my favorite blogs.
Alicia says
WINDOWS ME! I love my phone for editing pictures I take of places I go and things I see. Plus, I can post them online right away.
Theresa Browne says
WINDOWS ME! mine holds all my photos
Sara says
WINDOWS ME! Keeps me connected to friends and family all over the world.
April was in CT now CA says
WINDOWS ME! My tablet kept me sane on our move across country. At the time I didn’t have a smart phone so having my tablet and internet access was a lifesaver.
Jo Mollhagen-Jaksa says
WINDOWS ME!! I love being able to check my email whenever!
Evie says
WINDOWS ME
The most valuable thing my iPhone does for me is keep in touch with my sister, who is 7,000 miles away, via skype.
Alison says
Windows me!
The ease of taking and sharing pictures is what I couldn’t live without!!
Amy Cannon says
Windows Me!! My tablet helps me with my music. I store all my lead sheets for church!
Caryn says
WINDOWS ME. Having iBooks is INVALUABLE with all the traveling I do!
Alicia @ TCV says
WINDOWS ME ’cause I gots to blog!
Robin says
WINDOWS ME! The best thing about my smart phone is being able to have directions to anywhere and everywhere on the go. It’s so nice to not be lost all the time like I used to be!
Beth says
WINDOWS ME! I just love the blog world and Pinterest. I’d be lost without them!
Alice says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t know what I’d without my camera…my memory maker!
Alicia says
WINDOWS ME! I love editing pictures on my phone.
James Malone says
Windows me! I need to have my tablet with netflix!
christina foster says
windows me! as the mom of 4 girls- i could use anything for on- the- go!
Lemur_lass says
WINDOWS ME I do it all with my phone and tablet. Books, pics, calendar, email and more. I’d be lost without them.
Megan @ Rappsody in Rooms says
Windows me!!! My computer is my haven for pictures and music…and blogging of course! What a cool giveaway! Thank you!
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to keep to-do lists on me at all time. I also love being able to text someone the second I think of something, rather than waiting until it’s okay to call.
Marcie says
Windows me. Email and internet connection on my phone!
Stacey S. says
WINDOWS ME! My computer lets me stay in touch with all of my”pretend friends”! I love being able to read all of their blogs!
Allison says
Windows me!
It helps me stay connected and feel like I am caught up with info….even when I am not.