***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.
Heather says
WINDOWS ME!
I could not live without netbook (or some type of laptop). I love Pinterest and finding stuff to do/make that I never would have thought of myself.
Greg says
Windows me.
My daily train rides go a lot quicker because I can browse the web in the go.
Leah Smith says
Windows ME!! I would end up in another state if it weren’t for GPS!!
Joy Bemis says
Windows Meeeee!
I’d be lost w/o my iphone. Literally. It is the best GPS ever! :)
Ruth says
Windows Me! My computer is mostly my entertainment center these days.
Meghan says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my computer for organizing photos and creating photobooks :-)
Tamara Dowden says
WINDOWS ME!! My tablet keeps me organized with calendar & contacts!!!
Jack Stringfiled says
WINDOWS ME!
Being able to look up anything at a moments notice is always a plus.
kate says
WINDOWS ME! Connecting me to instant information!!
Tara Cronlund says
Windows me!
I love having access to the internet with my phone, but I think the biggest thing that has helped is for directions when I’m lost!
Teresa Blunier says
Windows me! I would be totally addicted to Instagram if I had a tablet or Smartphone.
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME!! I love using my tablet for taking notes in class
Rebecca says
“WINDOWS ME”
I like texting and messaging over facebook. It keeps me in touch with my friends and family overseas. I’m not lost without my gadgets but I’m lost without them.
Lacy D says
Windows Me! I love being able to access my email, facebook and favorite blogs at anytime on my phone!
Nathan says
WINDOWS ME
The camera on my phone. Snap a picture of examples for future projects.
Jenn says
Windows me!
As a flight attendant, I’m constantly on the go. Mobile technology is my connection to my real life when I’m away from home – which is allll the time!
Keri Zadeer says
Windows me…. we will announce to the world our new baby.
Ali Miller says
Windows me! I love being able to utilize my phone while travelling rather than lugging my laptop around. But, more importantly, I recently switched jobs so now that I cannot access any website I want to while working, I am thankful that I can access YHL on my lunchbreak to read the morning post!
Karen says
WINDOWS ME!
I think I would be lost without my photos and the ability to contact far-away friends and family on the web.
Sarah Mc says
I don’t have a tablet so please Windows Me!!
Erik M says
Windows me! My computer helps me get work done efficiently by day, so I can turn off at night!
Rachelle says
WINDOWS ME! I love having my phone while waiting on classes to start so I can use the Reeder app to catch up on the blogs I read! (including this one:))
Wendy says
WINDOWS ME! The calendar function on my phone that keeps me on top of my appointments/important dates/etc. is invaluable to me.
katie says
windows me! I love being able to read books on the go!
Cylie says
WINDOWS ME! The best thing my computer and phone do for me is allow me to capture the moments of my new baby growing up and share it all with my family that live all over the U.S.
ram p says
WINDOWS ME! I love e-books.
Jessica Bishop says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love that a tablet can serve the same purpose as half a dozen items you’d have to pack without it: books, computer, banking documents, magazines, social media, etc. It’s amazing what can be done with one device!! I WANT!!
Ericka Silverman says
Windows Me! I love looking at pictures of my amazing two boys on my tablet. Their smiling faces always brighten my day. And boy could I use a new tablet to help with my teaching work:)
Josh Zader says
Windows me! We use our tablets/computer instead of paying for cable. You can stream just as much tv for a fraction of the cost!
Sarah says
Windows me! Work would be virtually impossible without access to email/ texts at all times!
Lisa Hibdon says
Window me please! I would never leave home without them!
christen Anderson says
WINDOWS ME! Catching up on the news
Emily L says
Windows me!
I like being able to keep track of my husband–kinda. Because he doesn’t answer his phone as often as I would like, nor does he have more than 17% battery power at any given time!
Christina says
WINDOWS ME! I love anything I can use as an e-reader!
Brooke says
Windows me! I am lost without wikipedia & imdb access. I need to be able to look up trivia at a moment’s notice:)
Jessica says
Windows me! I love reading blogs on my tablet while working out on the elliptical!
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I am obsessed with the internet and could use it anytime, anywhere!
Christie-Ann says
Windows me…..My Camera on my phone . I couldn’t live without it. It helps me catch all the moments I might miss because I always forget to bring a regular camera to event.
Alex says
WINDOWS ME
My phone’s camera is invaluable to me when I’m out and about and need to snap a quick picture without lugging around my camera!
Stephanie says
Windows me! E-mail and gchat on phone are essential!
Kristen says
Windows me! It has to be my smart phone- so handy!
Marko says
WINDOWS ME! I love the maneuverability of a tablet
Amanda S. says
“WINDOWS ME” Email!
Rebekka says
Windows me! I think the camera function on my iphone is the best thing to happen to me – my dog does so many weird things, and I can catch them at a moments notice :)
Stephanie C. says
WINDOWS ME! Love being able to check my email!
Kevin says
WINDOWS ME
I’d be lost without my Kindle!
Kathy says
WINDOWS ME!
Love to keep up with YHL updates online!
Kari @ Human, MD says
WINDOWS ME! GPS and email on my phone are crutial… I’ve been on many a bike ride where my phone led me home…
Erica says
WINDOWS ME! I could not live without the camera on my phone. I must snap a zillion photos per day of my little 9-month-old baby boy.
Katy D says
Windows Me! I’m a total internet junkie