***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.
RM says
WINDOWS ME!!
I will be lost without my iphone. literally. I need it for maps. it replaced our old GPS.
Katy D. says
WINDOWS ME!!! I would love to have the Kids Corner option. My little girl LOVES playing her games on my phone but she usually deletes half my apps.
Alicen says
WINDOWS ME! I love the ability to take photos/video at completely random times with my phone…
Traci says
Windows Me! I live by my e-calendar. I have about 5 calendars synced to my main calendar and keep a checklist for the kiddo’s homework. I would be lost without it!
Heather says
Windows me! I am a liittle compulsive about checking on my etsy shop and renewing things…
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! I love checking email on my phone. It keeps me connected!
elizabeth b says
WINDOWS ME!
Stephanie Frick says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my phone/tablet because I can text, FB my daughter and read her blog about my grand baby! It is a great way to keep in touch and seeing how he’s growing. Plus I love googling things I need the answer too!
Rebecca says
Windows Me!
I may be the last person I know without a smart phone. I need updating.
Keaton says
Windows Me!
My brother and sister in-law just had a baby last year. My computer and my phone help me to Skype with them so I get to see my niece even when I don’t live nearby. I also use my phone to read, check email, and take photos while I’m on the go.
Kristin says
Windows Me! Calendar and reminders on my phone are lifesavers. Also texting is the best thing ever.
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME! I have the worst sense of direction in the world. My mom always said I’d get lost going around the block if the sidewalk wasn’t connected. So the most invaluable thing about my iPhone is that I always have access to a detailed map of the world that pinpoints where I am and provides extremely detailed directions on how to get where I wanna go! Thanks goodness for technology
Misa says
WINDOWS ME
Went back to school, all online. Couldn’t do that without my computer! I graduate in 2 weeks :-)
Carrie says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having a gps on my iPhone. I hardly ever get lost anymore!
Margaret W. says
WINDOWS ME! E-mail. I love this form of convenient communication.
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! I love watching movies on my tablet.
Krista says
WINDOWS ME! Accessing my google calendar. My husband adds things, I can see it on my phone or any computer. I live by it!
Grant says
Windows me! I am an avid gamer, and my computer has provided me with hours of entertainment!! Plus, my wife loves your blog!!! :) :)
Susan S. says
Windows Me! My husband is in the military and having a laptap with Skype has been a blessing, especially since we’ve been stationed overseas and haven’t been home to see our families in nearly 5 years. While it sucks not being there for holidays and such, being able to keep in touch as often as we please has helped ease the sting of being away!
Claire says
Windows me! I love my phone for the simple fact that I can keep in touch with my husband- especially when he’s working on the farm all day! And I like to send him pics of the pups :)
Alicia says
WINDOWS ME! My electronics do the important task of keeping me connected with my friends and family, all of whom live very far away from me. I believe this will become even more important once my baby is born and we need to Skype with out family members.
debtperception says
WINDOWS ME! I’d probably be lost without Facebook. It allows me to stay in touch with my best friends and family who are scattered across the US.
Sara Bell says
WINDOWS ME!
The most important feature for me is text messaging!
Kristen says
Windows ME! I love to take pics of any and everything I come across.
Natalya says
WINDOWS ME ! Love taking my tablet with me on the trips.
Betsy says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Syncing the “Notes” app with my husband. I can add things to our Home Depot list or Costco list while I’m out and about. He can have the list with him (because who goes anywhere w/o their phone these days!?!) and not worry about leaving the list at home!
kristin p says
Windows Me! I don’t have a favorite feature b/c I don’t have a tablet!!
Maggie says
WINDOWS ME! Although it seems that I’m addicted to checking my email all the time, I love the ability to take photos.
Katie says
Windows me!!! I do so much photo editing on my computer!
Kim G says
Windows Me! I read like crazy now that I have a IPad, and it’s so convenient for just picking up and browsing for recipes, homework questions, phone numbers, etc.
CassieP. says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love that when I need to look something up, I can get an answer in seconds. Also a must have to keep a 3 year old entertained on the go. :)
Destiny says
WINDOWS ME!
Phone: I love being able to use the camera on the fly. I can’t/don’t always carry my big camera and my phone takes pictures good enough to use in MY PUBLISHER albums. I no longer miss shots I wish I had.
Lap top: I use my laptop for both my work and our personal business. It literally is my entire life…
Kristin says
Windows me! Having a camera on the go is by far my favorite part!
Emily says
Windows me: I love having portable contacts and calendar with me.
Rachael says
WINDOWS ME! I’m obsessed with checking Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram 4,000 times a day. I had to give it up for lent. It’s bad.
Carly says
WINDOWS ME!
The fact that my laptop helps me bring my blog anywhere is totally invaluable to me.
Gillian says
WINDOWS ME! My cell phone lets me keep up with FB, email, and blog reading while I’m up in the middle of the night with my newborn.
Katherine B says
Windows Me! The most invaluable thing my computer does is stream music. I can’t live without my music!
Joanna says
WINDOWS ME! I love keeping in touch with friends out of town by Facebook and that we can keep all our photos on the computer and make photo books.
Trish says
WINDOWS ME! I used my laptop to find my job, and I am currently working part time while attending college online on the same laptop. I use Windows 7 and have completed 5 months of a 10 month course for my diploma in Medical Billing and Insurance. Thank heaven for my laptop and Microsoft!
Beth M says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to make maps on google before trips and then having access to them on the go. Up’d my travel experience for sure.
Amparo Castano says
WINDOWS ME Please!
I live on the cloud, so I use my phone, laptop AND tablet to stay connected wherever I go. I love to start writing a document on one device and finish it in another. However, they are older versions and a bit slow. I just downloaded Office 365 and it would be sweet to use on these devices. I’m praying hard! :)
Rachel says
Windows Me!!! I honestly would never know what time it was if I didn’t have my phone. Lame but true!
Sarah P says
Windows me! My decade old laptop is on its last leg, so I could SO use an upgrade. :)
chris says
WINDOWS ME
what’s the most invaluable thing that your computer, tablet, or phone does for you?
compact and portable and must be quick and easy to access everything i want. i dont want to have to go to 12 different places to access what im looking for
Joyatee says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t imagine not being able to check my email on the go.
Amy says
WINDOWS ME… must have e-books! Love ’em!
Nicole says
Windows Me!
I love being able to carry my books around on my phone.
Cheri s in iowa says
Windows me! I life being able to sync my references on kindle!
Diane says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone helps me keep in touch with friends & family on Facebook, catch up with all the exciting happenings at Young House Love, pin ideas on Pinterest, check my bank balance & pay bills, text with my husband & my sons, take pictures & organize & store them, check my email, find out where my son has REALLY gone on FamilyMap ( shhhh! Don’t tell him!) . . . whew!!!