***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.
Denise says
WINDOWS ME….I love, love my KindleFire, mostly for reading at the airport and on planes but also for games for my grandchildren (me, too actually). I am planning on getting a new phone in the next month or so, unless I win one!
Nicole B says
Windows Me! As much as I curse my inability to escape the constant bombardment of email, it is a lifesaver to be able to check, respond and address emails throughout my day, no matter where I am.
nora says
WINDOWS ME! I like to keep up with my granddaughter on facebook
Marisabel says
Windows me!! I would use it to work and to surf.
Jen Mayo says
Windows Me!!! I love to be able to do price comparisons on my phone while in stores!
Amanda says
Windows me!
Being able to google everything!
John C. says
WINDOWS ME I use computers mostly for work/school.
Robin says
Windows me….
Must have for online banking!!!!
Karly Kennedy says
WINDOWS ME !!
For me, the most invaluable thing my phone does is it allows me to access my email and my schools black board for on-the-go reading, paper editing, and staying up to date on my email!! I don’t know how people survived before smartphones! XO PICK ME! :)
Amanda @ willful/joyful says
WINDOWS ME! The most invaluable thing my computer and smart phone do for me is allow me to work from home and on the go so I can spend more time with my kids. I’m not tied to an office and am able to afford to build my own editing suite without the enormous investment it would have taken when I started my career 11 years ago. It’s pretty amazing.
Becky says
Windows me!
Erica says
Windows me! Email, email, email!
Robin says
Windows Me! Traffic reports!
Taryn says
WINDOWS ME!
I need access to emails as I run from the office to client meetings or work from home, so a tablet would be a great addition when I need more than just my phone.
Debra Leslie says
Windows Me!
As a professional drug dealer (pharmacist), I often use my smart phone as a reference to answer patient questions. Still haven’t splurged on a tablet, but I want too!
Roxanne says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to check blogs on the go with the bloglovin app!
Ariane says
Windows Me!
The most valuable thing my phone does is take great pictures. I probably would never take pictures if I had to carry a separate camera and my children’s lives would be largely undocumented. I would love to move into the world of an ereader, I’m avid reader but haven’t made that jump yet.
Elze says
WINDOWS ME! I travel a lot and small electronics are extremely useful for accessing email on the go and finding my way around!
Tank top says
Windows me…my smartphone keeps me in touch with my teen!
Christina says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing that my phone does for me is Google Talk. It allows me and my bf to stay in touch all day while we’re at work. It’s my favorite way to chat.
Sara C says
Windows Me!
I love having my calendar with me everywhere – the whole family can check it.
Vanessa says
Windows me! My phone snaps and shares pics of our newborn as well as wander down memory lane of our 3.5 year old through my Picasa.
pallavi says
windows me!
really? we can only pick one? im mainly addicted to my tablet for reading blogs (like yours!) but also e-books, music, and instagram!
Anticookiecutter says
Windows Me! Great give-a-way. I love my Nook and reading 3 books at once.
Jenn T. says
WINDOWS ME!
Ever had your 3yo with you at the DMV or somewhere else with a long wait/lack of entertainment? My tablet has made it a not completely miserable experience!
Megan Cuy Castellanos says
Windows me! I love being able to read your blog everywhere I go from my phone!
Melissa says
Windows me! Love to have my photos available anywhere!
Anna says
WINDOWS ME !!! I love love love my tablet! I don’t think I ever go an hour without it, I use it for school, pintrist and of course my yhl! Would love one for my husband
JP says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d be lost without my electronic To Do lists!
Lauren says
Windows me! I store photos! Plus my computer died…
Melissa says
Windows me!
The most invaluable thing my computer does is instantly upload my pictures to my dropbox account!
Diane M. says
Windows me!
Love my Nook tablet. It goes everywhere with me. Just got my first Smart Phone and still trying to figure it all out, but I’m loving that I can be online everywhere I go. I’m late for the party, I know.
Thank you, and congrats on the new house. Can’t wait to watch the transformation.
Leigh says
WINDOWS ME. The most valuable thing *this* tablet would do is give my sister a greater way of accessing the internets.
Mireille says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that my phone allows me to connect with my family and friends around the world in seconds.
Jessica says
Windows me! I love the calender on my smartphone
Dana k says
Windows me! I love checking email on the go.
Ashley says
Windows Me! I love that I can Google anything at any time and have all this information at my fingertips whenever I need it!
Heather says
Windows me!!! I use my HP laptop for my part-time teaching gig and all around the house, thanks to our wireless router. I prefer windows for what I do. :)
julie Smith says
windows me!!!!! i love being able to pintrest anywhere and everywhere i go!!!
Beth says
Windows me! I like to take my laptop with me on vacation so I can transfer pictures from my camera right away. Then everything is already organized by date which makes putting together photo books that much easier.
Meghan Vogt says
WINDOWS ME! With two small kids growing everyday, storage for pictures and videos is a MUST! Also love to surf the Internet…people and younghouselove!!
Jill Taylor says
WINDOWS ME! It helps me stay connected to far away family and friends :)
Elizabeth says
Windows me!!!! E-books are life changing…for real!
Kelly R says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I use my phone to be able to work but be able to spend time with my son!
Celia White says
WINDOWS ME! I actually love my non-Apple products, but must say my iphone can do maybe 60 % of what I need. For true correspondence and documents/spreadsheets work, I still prefer a machine, even a desktop. So, I long for a tablet which might truly be just for fun, not work.
Ruth says
WINDOWS me!
Love having all my pictures on my phone
Alie says
WINDOWS ME!
Just checking my email…and of course FB!
Deborah says
Windows Me!
Love reading blogs when I’m on the go!
Katie says
Windows me! I definitely always check my email!
Amy says
WINDOWS ME! I currently do not have a tablet, but would love this one!