***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.
Dani P says
Windows Me! I love the ability to check my calendar on the go (via my phone). It’s saved me numerous times from missing important meetings and gatherings!
Julia H says
Windows Me! (please!!)
Rena says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone keeps me (mostly) on schedule!!
Coleen says
WINDOWS ME!
It has everything I need. Internet, email, watch videos, Skype with family and get some work done. What’s not to love?
Melissa Healy says
Windows Me! We keep in touch with my husbands family overseas and my ancient laptop is on it’s way out!
Amanda S. says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t live without having a camera on my phone and computer since I don’t have a stand alone camera!
Kendall Simmons says
WINDOWS ME!!! (Please!) My smart phone and tablet help keep me connected to all of my work and personal emails when I’m on the go, because I travel a lot for my job. They also help me stay connected to my friends and family with my Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest accounts when I free time to kill!!
Monique Kadnar says
Windows me – my email, photos, internet!
Baylee says
WINDOWS ME – because I love having all my photos at my finger tips. Makes it super nice to share and pass around when the family gathers.
Evelina says
WINDOWS ME
I love that I can take photos quickly every where I go with my phone. Saves me from having to carry around a camera in my purse!
Samantha says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to skype with my boyfriend and just be able to check my e-mail on the go. It’s awesome! :)
Alison says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t be without my email. I really, just cant.
Amber says
WINDOWS ME!! I use my computer for editing photos for my love of photography!
Dawn says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having my email on my phone!
Laura says
WINDOWS ME!
My job never really stops, so I would be lost without having my email always available on my phone.
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME! my phone is so invaluable to me because I don’t have a home phone!
Marielle says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t know how I ever functioned at work without getting my emails srtaight to my phone!
Jessica says
Windows me!
I’d be lost without my phone as my alarm. I hate seeing glowing lights at night, so traditional alarm clocks are banned!
Kristen says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d be lost without my phone/computer because I love to DIY and the internet tells me how to get everything done!!
Krista says
WINDOWS ME . . . I like that I can read a book in the dark while I try to get my kids to sleep
Ira says
Windows me!
Watching movies on the go..
Erin says
Windows ME!!
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME…my calendar. I need a can’t remember anything without my calendar reminders.
Pamela says
Windows Me!
Emily says
windows me!
Have to have technology to help me relax after my toddler’s bedtime! It’s a must!
Beth Pulley says
Windows Me! I keep up with the news and my favorite blogs on my phone.
Heather says
WINDOWS ME….
My phone is the only way I don’t forget to do things! :D
Carolyn says
WINDOWS ME!!
Gotta have it for all the kiddie games :)
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my tablet for reading without taking tons of books on the road and my phone for looking up maps on those trips when the GPS seems to be confused.
Sarah Moore says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
I love how convenient it is to have a GPS (Maps) on my phone. That is one last gadget I have to carry around when we travel!
Danielle says
WINDOWS ME! I love time wasting games on my phone, I’m addicted to Words with Friends and Candy Crush!
ANdrea says
WINDOWS ME!
The main function i wish my phone/tablet would do for me is the ability to run my business! I’d love to have one of these for credit card orders, and billing functionality! Woot!
Ren says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer keeps me from having to pay a cable bill!! Yay!!
CC says
WINDOWS ME!
I couldn’t live without my task app on my phone.
Tracy says
WINDOWS ME!
Jessica Buckley says
WINDOWS ME!!!
My kindle fire is the best for movies but honestly I LOVE reading on my kindle paperwhite!
Kim says
Window Me! Photos and email for sure!
Lauren K says
WINDOWS ME!
It keeps me connected with friends and family! I’ve learned that I will probably never live in the same place as all of my favorite people at the same time, so alternate communication is necessary.
Nadine says
WINDOWS ME!! My computer has all my precious pictures. I never get to printing pics in a timely manner, so all my memories are saved on my computer.
Elizabeth says
Windows me!!
We live about 5 hours from our nearest family members so having a way to connect with them from across state lines is invaluable!
Hendrik says
Windows Me! Checking my email and calendar. I’d miss meetings without it!
Jiwon says
Windows Me!! My parents, sister, and I are currently all living in different countries, so I love being in-touch with them 24/7 thanks to my phone. :)
Andrea says
WINDOWS ME!! Calendar… definitely calendar. And i love that it syncs to my phone so it’s easy for me to open everywhere!
Laurie says
Windows Me!! I love the MLS app on my iPad! I’m a realtor and it allows me to shop properties while I’m out and about!
Mandy says
WINDOWS ME!
Since I’m known for making lists and leaving them where they are NOT helpful, I am constantly making notes on my phone for shopping, cooking and honey do’s.
Erin says
I use my phone to keep a calendar with my spouse!
Sharon says
Windows Me! Those preschool apps are lifesavers for a bored girl stuck in her carseat during errands.
Erica E says
WINDOWS ME! I love it for social media, games and writing. I would love the surface because it would work beet erwith my computer
Christa says
WINDOWS ME
The greatest thing is that my phone can take pictures and I can immediately send them to my family. No more being at the computer to download them before sending.
sarah says
WINDOWS ME!!
I like being able to keep up to date on my emails with my phone.