***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.
Kaylyn says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to do work on the go! I “work from home,” so it’s great to be able to answer emails, write reports, etc. while not at home.
Erin Schmidt says
WINDOWS ME!! I love having access to email at all times. My husband and I live 14 hours from our families so email and Skype are essential to our relationships :) I also love the idea of being able to take my tablet between work and home and use it seamlessly for both lives!
Jess M. says
Windows me! I love checking my email on my phone although it can be slightly addicting.
Amanda says
Windows Me! I just got an i phone and I am LOVING the convenience. I love, love, love wireless access so I can read my blogs anywhere!
David says
WINDOWS ME!
Emily says
Windows me!
I love how portable a laptop is… I can take my writing on public transit and work on my novel instead of wasting time
Amanda says
Windows me!!!! I love being able to grab my phone and take pictures of my daughter. I always have my phone but rarely take the big camera with me.
Liz B. says
Windows me! I love being able to check my email from anywhere and having access to ebooks- especially text books. One tablet versus four text books… So much better!
Bianca says
Windows Me! Love being able to check my emails anytime I need, using a financial apps, to check my accounts, and love, love my social apps. Keeps me updated all day long (they are so addicting)
Brett says
windows me. My favorite thing to keep is my calendar. I am always needing to update and modify when I am suppose to be where, and I would be lost without my online callendar and phone!
Susan says
Windows me! I use my tablet like a newspaper – cant live without my morning paper and a diet coke.
jav says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I would be lost without whats app :-)
Elizabeth Y says
Windows Me! I love having a camera with me all the time and being able to check random facts for my kids. :)
Susan says
Windows me! I use it for so many things, especially for keeping track of the budget and organizing pictures.
Carrie says
Windows Me! My fave feature would have to be the mapping and directions capabilities. Crucial!
Stefani says
WINDOWS ME! I love my phone for instant access to Wikipedia and GPS!!
Helen says
WINDOWS ME!!!
My kindle is the best thing I have. I use it for supplements for law school so I don’t have to lug a ton of books around.
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME! Even though it seems a little embarassing that I’m not more prductive, my favorite aspects of my smart phone are Facebook and Twitter. No tablet yet.
Kristen says
Windows Me!!! Ours serves up Mickey Mouse clubhouse episodes when we’re traveling! Couldn’t live without that!
Amanda H says
Windows me! I love being able to take pictures wherever I am!
Jia says
windows me!
camera on my phone for taking instant photos of my 1.5 years old!!
Bianca says
Windows Me! Love being able to use all my social media apps. Don’t need to be setting on my desk with my computer in order to keep up to date with everyone
Kendall says
Windows Me!! I couldn’t do without texting!!
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME!! I love having a phone with a good camera to capture all those unpredictable great moments with the kiddos.
Aimee W. says
WINDOWS ME! My phone lets my Pinterest addiction live on!
Jodene says
Windows Me! I love my laptop for sitting outside on a nice spring evening to soak up the warmth from the long cold winter.
Ming says
Windows Me! Tablets are so multipurpose: from mindless games to reading ebooks!
Wendy Mason says
Windows Me!
Used to be my phone was just your average social networking and email tool, but it has a new favorite use – a library system!
I use my camera to scan the ISBN of all the books for my classroom, and they are entered into my own little database, along with reading level. When my students want to borrow a book, they can scan it and I will know which students have which book!
Laura Benson says
WINDOWS ME!! Being a newlywed and working opposite schedules isn’t easy. Technology is a life saver..haha (that’s funny to me because my husband is an EMT on an ambulance and we use technology to stay in touch even though we are a hundred miles apart). Thank you for listening to my pathetic sense of humor :)
Nan says
WINDOWS ME! My daughter’s tablet has been a lifesaver on long road trips. Perfect for entertaining her AND offloading digital photos from the camera.
Christy says
Windows me! We love the ipad for our 3 yr olds apps!
Kevin says
WINDOWS ME
I couldn’t survive without my Kindle!
Cheryl says
Windows me! Our two year old loves watching videos on the tablet
Susan G says
Windows Me! Keeps my calendar- gotta know where I gotta be.
Shari Worthey says
Windows Me! I would be lost without my phone which has all my addresses and phone numbers on it, plus it IS my day planner.
kristi@SimplePrettyThings says
Windows me! I’m going to go old school and say that I love being able to text. I hate talking on the phone so texting lets me say what I need to say and be done with it.
Farrah says
Windows Me! I just want to be able to surf the internet.
ZZ1012 says
Windows Me! I dropped my phone in water and can use my tablet for teaching!
Melanie says
Windows me!!
Maggie O says
Windows me!!! My phone functions as my phone. I love all the little moments of my kids that I can capture.
Randa says
WINDOWS ME!
Definitely the email aspect.
Niki Landry says
WINDOWS ME! Love ebooks for traveling!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME!! The camera on my phone is invaluable. I love having the ability to capture moments without having to lug around a separate camera.
Radhika says
Windows me! The most invaluable thing that my tablet does is to keep my kids engaged on our long drives and that is usually the only time we give it to them.
Suni says
Windows me!
On the go ease and ability to pack less!
Liz says
Windows me! Email access is a must!
Marie says
Windows Me!
I would be lost without my calendar that syncs with my calendar online… So needed for a busy life!
zauna says
Windows me! Love my collection of books!
Case says
WINDOWS ME! I make my living with the interwebs – long distance writing, consulting, and graphics work. I’d be completely helpless without Adobe products and a fast connection.
Reann says
Windows Me! My computer contains all my photos.