***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.
Sheena Griffin says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having my blogs on the go– easy to catch up anywhere! and, of course, always having a camera!
Dianne says
Windows Me!
I use my e-reader when I don’t feel like lugging a large book on a trip or an appointment (where I know I’ll have to wait).
Wendy says
Windows me!
Kelsey Jones says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my tablet and laptop. I use it for email and social networking while traveling to stay on top of my work.
Dawn B. says
WINDOWS ME!! I would be lost without my phone. I love the ability to have quick access to my email and the ability to always have a camera on me to never miss a great moment to share with family and friends!
Sarah says
Windows me!! Love love love having gps on my phone! And catching up on the YHL happenings of course :)
Erin says
Windows Me! Ever since we canceled cable, I get my entertainment from our computer. I don’t miss shelling out the big bucks at all.
Alli says
Windows Me! :)
I would be lost (literally) without access to maps and GPS info, both on my computer for planning purposes and on my smartphone on the road. What a great giveaway!
Lizzie W. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love always having my phone with me to take pictures & videos of my kids.
Liz says
WINDOWS ME! My tablet has made it so much easier to do student assessments faster.
Mari-ann says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
The most important thing my phone does is take pictures and apps (shutterfly) that I can directly upload to and print. Love it!
Jessi says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to take candid pictures at any time with my phone…and then post them on instagram immediately :)
Sam F says
WINDOWS ME
Lately, I can’t live without Instagram. I typically check it 2-3 times a day, which is a lot for me!
marcela says
windows me! tablet would be great to have
Sheena says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having my blogs on the go– easy to catch up anywhere! and, of course, always having a camera!!!
Michele says
Windows me! Can’t go without my ebooks and magazine subscriptions!
Julie W says
Windows me! We live across the world from our families so staying in touch with them is the most important thing our tech does!
Heather says
Windows me!! Emailing from my iPad is invaluable!!
Grace says
Windows me!
My iPhone helps me to take good quick pics of my fast moving toddler!
courtney says
“WINDOWS ME!”
Email of course!
Annie B says
WINDOWS ME! I love having my calendar on my phone so I always have it with me without carrying anything extra around.
Caitlin says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my computer primarily as a communication device and to do my writing, and reading. I don’t have a smart phone so I don’t check my email on the go much. I have a love affair with my Kindle because I love being able to not carry a stack of books around and also for the free kindle books i have downloaded. I have a minor facebook addiction but I can, in fact, live without it.
Becky B says
WINDOWS ME
keeping up-to-date with family
nicole says
windows me!! i am a texter at heart…
Jen says
Windows me! The most important thing I use my computer and iPod for is to FaceTime my family in FL. They are all there and I’m in NJ! It’s helps us stay close.
Brad Hubbard says
WINDOWS ME!
My favorite use for my tablet is to keep notes and sketches for my projects – all kept together and in order by Office 365. Another tablet would mean my girlfriend stops stealing mine =)
Micole says
Windows me!
My phone has all my photos of my daughter!
Meredith Martin says
WINDOWS ME
Liz says
Windows ME.. Our tablet is a lifesaver with our 2 year old!
Ashley says
Windows me! I can’t live without texting a zillion people a day!
Elizabeth K says
Windows me!
Calendar for me, my husband and even our daughter at our fingertips at ALL TIMES!!!
Hianna sabo says
WIndows me! Being able to follow YHL every where!
Mckenzie Bara says
Windows me! I love being able to read e-books on the bus.
Valerie says
Windows me!! So I can work and read blogs and watch tv all at the same time.
Teresa says
WINDOWS ME! Storing photos and taking pictures and videos.
Kari says
Windows me!
I love having email on my phone and the camera phone that takes better pictures then my old digital camera does!
Dori says
Windows me To be able to message on the spot and send myself reminders before I forget, priceless!!!
Kathy says
Windows me! It would be so exciting to have a tablet.
Meredith Martin says
WINDOWS ME!
I literally just got a smart phone 2 weeks ago (welcome to the modern world) and I have to say my favorite thing about it is the ability to entertain my child when I have sung every song and played every game I know and we are still waiting at a doctor, etc….cuts down on 2 year old tantrums!
Sherry L says
Windows Me!
Rachel says
Windows me!
Texting my friends & family makes life so much easier.
Megan Schoenfeldt says
WINDOWS ME! The most invaluable thing my phone does to me is allow me to stay in touch with my family. I have two little ones and all of my family is at least 8 hours away so I can easily call and send pictures to them. :)
Kirstin K says
WINDOWS ME! I love the capability of computers/tablets & phone to be able to stay in constant communication with my family (and especially texting with my teens).
Donna says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t access my favorite blog at any time w/o my phone and tablet! Yes, I’m talking about. YHL!
Angie Strong says
Windows me! Being able to read my blogs anywhere.
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME!!!! i can’t live without texting about a zillion people every hour!
Laura Wyatt says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to get emails on the go. I am an independent contractor so it makes it easier to get work… I love the ebooks that I can get or magazines on the tablet.
Ann W says
WINDOWS ME PLEASE:) email, and homeschool prep:)
Stevie Stringfiled says
WINDOWS ME!
I’ve been itching for a smart phone to be able to have constant access to a map! It sounds silly, but I’m always ending up on the wrong road and then i’m completely lost and end up wasting way to long trying to backtrack!
Bobbi says
WINDOWS ME
Most invaluable – PC gaming for sure!