***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.
Missy says
WINDOWS ME — love being able to connected while being a sahm
Kristin says
Windows me! I love being able to check my email on the go… so much that I had to remove it from my mobile devices while I’m on maternity leave so I wouldn’t work!!! :)
Courtney says
WINDOWS ME! I love having access to movies wherever I am. :)
Emma says
WINDOWS ME! I use it for DIY tutorials and as GPS.
Michelle says
Windows Me! I love being able to look up the real answers to all the crazy questions my kids constantly ask- no matter where we are.
Emily Keller says
Windows me!
I love a device that can do it all!
Meredith says
Windows me! I just started working at a new job where I have to use my own computer. This would be great for my husband while I am on travel. Social networking is so important in my job, raising awareness for sex trafficking in India. What a great prize.
Brandi Pittman says
Windows me!! I probably use google maps more than anything else! But, recently, I’ve started reading my kindle books on my phone during breaks at work.
Tiffany says
Windows Me! E-Reader, Facebook, Pandora, calendar, skype – I would be lost without my tablet! Facebook and skype are amazing tools for families that are spread out over the US and in different countries. My in laws are in the UK but thanks to skype we “see” them every weekend!
Micaela says
“WINDOWS ME” I call me phone a dinosaur because it is not smart and my computer really isn’t either but it serves the pupose of facebook and blog reading.
Gwen says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having my computer because internet access gives me so many project ideas and tutorials without having to find an instructional book!
Brandi Gautreaux says
Windows me!! Love the ability to have email and my calendar with me all the times since I drive around all day for work.
Katie says
Windows ME – I use my iPhone to look up medical facts at work all the time. Doses, due dates, side effects, etc.
heather pifer says
Windows me! The best thing about my phone is that i am able to talk to my husband with a bluetooth while he is on the road. He’s an over-the-rpad truck driver whose only home on the weekends. I can still have two hands available to feed babies and do fun projects.
Julie says
Windows me!
If I had technology :) I would use it to read during the C Subway commute downtown!
Steph G. says
WINDOWS ME!
Use it to keep in touch with family!
Dianna Duddy says
Windows Me! I love using my tablet to check email, facebook and pinterest without moving from the couch!
Stef says
WINDOWS ME
Am I the nerdiest person in the word if I say that I primarily use my computer and phone to reference knitting patterns? I use them to keep in touch with friends and family too, of course, but yeah, having those knitting patterns on hand without paper is AWESOME!
Molly says
Windows ME!
Charity says
Windows me!!! With 3 kids, we are always on the go. Bringing my tablet & smartphone would help keep me on track!
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME!
Instagram!
lynda says
WINDOWS ME! My smartphone replaced my digital camera almost entirely. It is so nice to have 50+ pictures of what is going on in my life readily available.
Gina says
Windows Me! I love to be able to answer emails on my phone while nursing and also looking up new recipes for dinner.
Abigail says
Windows me!! I love to be able to look at the Internet without being stuck in our office.
Adie says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I love having my phone on me at all times, especially at the grocery store. I use the “mighty grocery” app to keep track of all my shopping lists; grocery store, Target, Costco. It is really nice to not have a bunch of little papers as lists and I no longer come home from the store forgetting something or buying something I already have.
Rachel says
Windows Me! GPS is my biggest need for sure!!
jaime says
Windows me! Love having access to music, email, and photos.
Margo says
Window’s me. Email and fun for the kids.
KristenL says
Windows me! For emails and looking up things on the fly.
Madeleine says
Windows me! Email on the go is great, especially when stalking freecycle!
Sam says
Windows Me! Currently studying for the GRE and using lots of flashcard apps!!
Lisa says
Windows me! I love traveling with my tablet, it lightens up my bag.
lindsey says
WINDOWS ME! My IPad Entertains My Three Year Old When I Need A Quick Minute To Do Something!
Heather says
Windows me!
I love pretty much everything about my smart phone! I love being able to share my day with my husband even when I’m on travel or just at work so it’s great to always have access to a camera, the Internet and texts!!
KZ says
Windows me! I wouldn’t make it through grad school without my lightweight laptop!
Patrick says
WINDOWS ME!!! Good combo of work and play on any tablet or smartphone (emphasis on play) and the fact that my whole business can fit in my pocket.
Meghan W says
WINDOWS ME! Best giveaway ever! I love the how they are so much than a computer…. A book, a design center, and entertainment, the list goes on and on!
Julie says
WINDOWS ME! My banking is the number one thing that I love being able to keep track of on the go!
Jess says
Windows Me! I really, really need the email capability. Would love a tablet just for that!
Jenna Smith says
Windows Me! All my electronic devices help me to run my business, they’re all team players : )
Chris says
Windows Me! I’m an on the road guy, so email is essential.
becca says
WINDOWS ME! i love being able to organize my photos and put together mypublisher year books inspired by none other than you guys. good thing they have those “free extra pages” discounts!
Jess says
WINDOWS ME! I love my computer for several reasons but at the top are eBooks and storing pics and music that I love!
Elissa B says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t have a tablet yet, but I definitely want one! It is much more convenient when doing general searching on the internet than my laptop.
Thanks!
kathy from ct says
windows me
email and pics
gini says
Windows me!
I love being able to catch up on reading anywhere, and being able to take a picture and put it online in seconds!
Stephanie says
Windows me! I love having the ability to take pictures and videos with me all the time.
heather pifer says
Windows me! I use my device for facebook. When my brother was stationed overseas we used to chat on fb.
Haley says
Windows me!!! I don’t think it is just one thing, it’s the fact that it can do everything!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! My computer keeps me sane.