***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.
Rebecca says
Being connected (and I hate to say it but mostly to facebook).
Valerie says
Windows me! I love my smart phone for all the reasons you mentioned but also for finding directions on the go!
Susan says
WINDOWS ME I would be lost without my laptop. I keep it on the couch and I can look up whatever I want when I am watching TV. You know how you see an actor on a TV show and you’re like, I know that guy from somewhere, what else was he in? Bam, look it up on the laptop. IMDB to the rescue.
Erin K. says
WINDOWS ME! I love the tablet my husband got me for christmas. I have it in the bedroom with me, so before I go to bed I can read, check facebook/instagram, or scroll the internet.
Terri says
WINDOWS ME! FaceTime. All of my kids, grandson & only niece are out of state. I love being able to see them when we talk.
Beth S says
WINDOWS ME! What don’t I love about technology?! I guess one of my favorite things is having a paperless way to jot down all my lists, ideas, etc.
Megan C. says
WINDOWS ME! All the game apps on my iphone.
Linda says
PLEASE WINDOWS ME!!! I love using my tablet on vacation to find restaurants and get directions. I also have a few books and games on there to pass the time when waiting for a delayed flight.
Suzanne says
Windows me! Portability!
ErinAnn says
WINDOWS ME!! I love my phone first for the calendar reminders and alarms.
Andrea D says
Windows Me!!
My iPhone allows me to snap pics and record videos of my toddler anywhere! I love that I can capture so many special moments with my baby! :)
Poliana Borgas says
WINDOWS ME!!! **I must check my Flickr app at least 20 times a day! I’m totally addicted! And having a stack of books to read at any given time and place is also a HUGE must!
Trisha says
Windows Me!
As a graduate student, I really appreciate any automated data analysis I can do on the computer. And of course the infinite cookbook on the internet so that I can figure out how to eat with limited time and budget!
Rachel Hansen says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without being able to look for directions on the go! Literally !
Danielle says
Windows me! Pics for sure. A tablet would be super awesome tho to keep the kiddo busy in waiting rooms, etc.
Erin K. says
WINDOWS ME! I have found that the tablet my husband got me for christmas has become invaluable.
Tara says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is invaluable to me on a professional level because it keeps me in contact with my fellow staff for my behavioral classroom and personally it stores a bunch of amazing photos of my son!
Anna Toomey says
Windows me, Keeping in touch with my family, some of whom are working in China for a few years.
Laura says
WINDOWS ME! I like staying in touch with friends and family :)
Laura Martin says
“WINDOWS ME” My manuscript is the most important thing on my computer. It is backed up, everywhere.
Magdalena says
Windows me.
I love most of my apps… couldn’t live without them!
lori says
WINDOWS ME!
Love for a place to store/view pictures!
alina says
windows me!!!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME! I spend a lot of time on the road for work, and remote access to email and the internet makes it all possible. I couldn’t do half my job if I had to be chained to a desk or office.
Colette says
WINDOWS ME! My laptop enables me to see what the folks back home are getting up to via Facebook.
Evelyn C. says
Windows ME!!
I don’t know how my life would function without a tablet or smartphone…ie. yelp, maps. I would be lost (literally)!
Justin says
WINDOWS ME!
Facebook and Twitter!
Lindsay says
Windows me!! Most valuable thing??…..photos of my babies!!!:)
Cheryl says
Windows me! Maps are a lifesaver!
Angela R says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I love the convenience of using my phone to look up answers to questions as I have them instead of having to wait to get on my laptop. It’s also great when I’m out running errands and need to look up a store, recipe, etc.
I love to read and would love to have a tablet, it’s not in the budget yet!
Cora says
WINDOWS ME!
My instincts for directions are terrible and I would spend many an hour in the car completely lost if not for my phone…
Kara r says
Window Me! Storing photos us invaluable to me, especially now with a newborn added to the mix!
emily says
Windows me!
Skyping with my husband, who is almost always traveling.
Andrea Hoffman says
Windows me!! I love love love my iPad! I make grocery lists, check email and Facebook, Craigslist furniture shopping, ikea app, photos and videos… I love that I can easily make a video of my kids so quickly or can load photos duo fast.
Tara says
Windows Me!!
I love that my phone lets me face chat with my parents. Even though they live far, my girls can see them any time!
Quiana says
WINDOWS ME! I love that my phone has tons of apps to keep me organized my fave being Evernote. I’m a Listy McListerson (is that right???) like Sherry ;-)
keely says
WINDOWS ME
Surfing the web and email
Liz says
WINDOWS ME
I love my phone for the hours of entertainment it provides. Yay for social networking, games, and blogs!
Monica @ Creative Gator says
Windows me! I cannot live without a smart phone to keep track of my calendar, Facebook, count calories/exercise, and entertain my child.
Becky says
Windows me! I love being able to instant message with my mom every night. No way could either of us afford that many long distance or cell phone minutes. It lets us share the little things, the daily details, even though we live two hours apart.
Derek Losier says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing my smartphone gives me is peace of mind. It’s just so nice to know that if I get lost while driving I have a gps. If I get stuck on a delay for flights, I have games and videos. If I need capture a moment, I have a camera for both photo and video!
Thanks to smartphones we always know we’ll be alright! And no, I don’t work for a smartphone company. haha
Allison M says
WINDOWS ME!
I’ve been going back to school, so just homework. But also for reading your blog every day!
Elizabeth H says
Windows Me! I don’t know! I love my GPS, e-reader, and facebook on my phone, it’s all SO good!
Liz says
WINDOWS ME! Taking photos on my phone for those gotta capture the moment times!
Lora Katje says
WINDOWS ME!
I couldn’t live without the storage that my computer provides for all of my precious photos (though I have learned the importance of backing them up!).
Courtney says
Windows me!! Definitely email
Jessica says
Windows me!!!!
tracie w says
Windows me! I can’t live without having the camera on my phone. That’s how I take almost all of the pictures of my 2 year old and 2 month old!
Katie N says
WINDOWS ME!
My Kindle has saved our overstuffed bookshelves from more books! Plus it’s handy for travel, but it definitely saves us some space!
Tiffany says
WINDOWS ME!
Checking my email.