***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.
Judy Miller says
WINDOWS ME!
I do not have a ‘computer’ job, but, must use the computer a few times a month to do ‘job’ things….i love love love that I can do all this stuff on my phone (!!!) whilst NOT sitting at a desk looking @ a computer!
Bee says
Windows me! I need a new phone so I can take better pics on the go.
Jane says
WINDOWS ME! I use my phone to text and keep in touch with my family.
Helena says
WINDOWS ME!
I could not live without email access and the ability to text my husband during the day about the funny or not-so-funny things our 2-year-old boy does.
John L says
Windows me,
I surf & stream movies, as well as do work.
Dawn says
Windows me! I love having access to the internet every minute!
Elena says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t have either a smart phone or a tablet–but it would be so awesome to join the modern world! :)
Kate says
Windows me…we use our current tablet to video chat every night so our daughter can say goodnight to Grandma and Grandpa live.
Samantha says
WINDOWS ME! I think for me my computer lets me look at new and interesting ideas for my classroom and awesome home decorating ideas and tips!
Jenn B. says
WINDOWS ME!
I like to be able to check my emails, facebook, and play candy crush (it’s an addiction).
Terri Stewart says
Windows me!!!! I love my gadgets, my tablet is never far from my hand. Reading all my blogs anywhere is my favorite.
Jennifer says
Windows me!! I love being able to check on blogs, facebook, and my etsy shop
kristen says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone to keep track of so many lists. Without my phone, I would be losing my to-do lists and grocery lists constantly, or covering them in scribbles as I change them constantly!
james says
Windows me! I love downloading music!
Vanessa says
Windows Me! GPS on my phone saves my life on a daily basis.
Emmy kupper says
WINDOWS ME :) my iPhone lets me text and Skype my sister and nephew in Ireland … For free!!!
stephanie says
Windows me! With a sweet baby girl, I would be lost without a camera on a smart phone and a computer/table to store, share, and edit all those precious picts.
Rebecca says
WINDOWS ME! My gadgets are part of my day from the moment I wake up and check my email and the news.
Ashley says
Windows me!
I love it for finding recipes and following how tos.
Jamie M. says
WINDOWS ME
It is invaluable to have an answer on the go. If I’m out with friends and we question something or if I need to figure out what tool to purchase, then we just look it up! Love that you can get answers without having to be nailed down to a computer at home!
Tanisha says
WINDOWS ME! Our computer lets us and our baby girl skype with family across the country and parents/grandparents in Indonesia!
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t live without my calendar on my phone- I’d never know where to be!
Rebekah C says
WINDOWS ME!
The most valuable thing my iPhone does for me is allow me to take (decent) pictures of my son (16 mos) whenever, wherever I am. That is priceless.
Chante lThomas says
Windows Me! I love social media and checking the weather first thing when I wake up!
Erin Gallagher says
WINDOWS ME… I need an on the go device to help complete my homework in between my long commute to and from work!!
Karen says
WINDOWS ME!
Email on the go has kept me alive this year…
Kendra Oliver says
WINDOWS ME!
Gadgets keeping me and my lists organized!
chanie says
windows me!
i love being able to check my emails on my phone
Corynn Flood says
Windows me! I don’t have a tablet, or a laptop, or a smart phone so I can’t really say what they would do for me …but would love to find out. I think anything that would give me access to GPS would be awesome tho!!
Jan says
Windows me! I love having a good quality camera everywhere to catch my toddler on the move!
Valerie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love buying and reading books on my iPad!
Carol says
WINDOWS ME! My laptop organizes my entire career!
Amanda says
Windows Me! I use my tablet to read books, 99% of the time.
Leah says
WINDOWS ME!
The most valuable thing my computer does for me is allow me to work on my undergraduate degree : )
Amparo Castano says
WINDOWS ME! I have neither and would love either. Thanks!
stephanie freymoyer says
Windows me! I love that a tablet or phone will let me read any of my books whenever no matter where I’m at
Melissa W says
Windows Me!
I use my phone to take and share pictures of my boys (21 month old twins!).
Darren Viscount says
WINDOWS ME! My computer allows me to travel the world.
Tiffini S. says
WINDOWS ME!
Facebook is my ‘can’t live without it’ app on my laptop, tablet, and phone. I try not to be a phone-jones, though, always looking down at my phone when people are trying to talk to me.
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME
Laura Michels says
Windows me! I love putting together family videos from the year. They are completely invaluable.
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME! I love having access to so many different recipes and how easy it is to look at them when time to cook.
megan says
windows me! I love me some iPhoto!
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME!
Like most people these days, I am probably way too dependent on my computer. If I have to pick just one…one of my favorite computer functions is easy access to inspiration via Pinterest, blogs (like this one!), and many other sites.
Mary says
WINDOWS ME!I never wanted an iPad but my husband surprised me with one for Christmas anyway. I LOVE IT! I love that I can watch Grey’s Anatomy in bed which he’s watching CNN. :)
Joel D. says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone allows me to stay current I’m my industry (tech)
Megan says
WINDOWS ME! We use it to watch Elmo…
Chelsea A. says
Windows me.. Please! Living on an island my computer, phone and other technology devices allows me to keep in touch with my dad and other family members that live across the pacific from me. Also, I can shop online at stores we don’t have here :)
Jacqulyn & Denny says
WINDOWS ME
As a photographer I couldn’t live without my photos!
Suzanne says
WINDOWS ME!
Being able to email on the go is a huge benefit to this working mom!