***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.
lisa says
windows me!
i love having a tablet for the toddler to watch movies on during long car rides….
troy. says
WINDOWS ME
Love traveling w/ a tablet
JennP says
Windows Me!
The most valuable thing about my phone is the photo/video capabilities. You can never predict when you’re babies are going to do something hilarious, and it’s great to be able to capture it so quickly… and then immediately upload it to Instagram and Shutterfly of course!
Alyssa says
WINDOWS ME!!! I have too many devices for different things, it would be great to consolidate. Kindle for reading, laptop for internet browsing and a phone for calling!!
Caitlin B. says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t have a smart phone or tablet! I’m old school, or cheap, not sure which. I do envy my friends with GPS on their phones.
Betsy says
Windows me!! Being able to check email.
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME! I love having access to anything while I’m on the go.
Tracy says
WINDOWS ME!
Shopping…definitely shopping! Can’t live without my online shopping.
Heather H. says
WINDOWS ME
I would ABSOLUTELY have to say my phone for pics!!! My son is 20 months old TODAY and I have over 700 pics in my phone starting with the day he was born!!! Invaluable!!
CER says
Windows me! My phone organizes everything for me – contacts, todo lists, and my calendar!
Kristine says
WINDOWS ME! I love my iPad’s portability.
Shelby says
Windows me. The map app is in valuable
Allison says
Windows Me!!
I can’t live without my technology as I love having my Facebook, Tumblr, photos, and games immediately at hand.
Marcy Lendaro says
Windows me! I have become addicted to email access wherever I go! :)
Meg C. says
Windows Me!!
I like that I can get my email on my phone and having access to the internet comes in handy too.
Stephanie F says
“WINDOWS ME”
They connect to our wireless video monitor so I can watch my baby girl sleep :)
LAUREN says
WINDOWS ME!!! I use my iPhone to check my email, instagram, and Craigslist (for furniture finds) daily! It’s so much easier to use than my computer sometimes.
Kim says
Windows Me! E-mail on the go it the best.
jennifer says
WINDOWS ME! i’m a teacher and my computer is completely invaluable!! I make all my lesson plans and store them on my computer!
Beth says
Windows me! I love taking photos of my kids with my phone.
Diane says
WINDOWS ME!! I take all my photos on it and use it for all my lists.
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! I love having books and entertainment with me while waiting in school car lines and for long trips.
Alison says
Windows me! The best thing my computer does for me is store my photos!
Amy says
WINDOWS ME! My pictures are key!
Michelle says
Windows Me! Messaging on my iPhone/Ipad keeps me in touch with everyone easily.
Tonya Reish says
Windows Me!!! I can’t live without my phone because it keeps all my contacts in one place. No way i could remember all my loved ones phone numbers and address to send out ALL those gifts on birthdays and Holidays.
Allison says
WINDOWS ME! Love the tablet for reading on the go, but mainly for videos for the little guy.
Caroline says
Windows Me! Reading your blog one handed while I nurse.
Leslie says
WINDOWS ME!
I need my email and my internet. Must have access at all times, lol.
David says
Windows Me!
My phone keeps me organized and productive in my personal life.
amelia woodford says
Windows ME! our iPad is a lifesaver on roadtrips with our daughter. Unfortunately because of that, we need another tablet so we can use one on road trips too! LOL
Amy P says
WINDOWS ME! Right now my phone has a alarm to remind me to take my pills. I love my 3 month old baby to death, but I don’t want another one quite yet!
Anne Weber-Falk says
WINDOWS ME!!! It would have to be my ability to email people. This is the primary way I communicate with people around the world when I cannot talk with them face to face. It’s my way to keep track of important conversation, business transaction, work and the like.
Amanda says
Windows Me! As a teacher and busy mom of 3, I need help staying organized.
Natalia says
WINDOWS ME!
Mostly to read news, blogs, and check facebook, instagram and craigslist.
Claire says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer is a huge help, seeing as half the work I do is on the computer. And besides, I can’t live without Pinterest!!! :)
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love that my smartphone enables me to easily keep in touch with far away friends- don’t know what we did before texting and facebook!
Gaila Brown says
Windows ME! My windows have allowed me to glimpse the past six years of family reunions, loved ones who have passed, holidays, birthdays, motorcycle rides, vacations, and many other events that my memory alone cannot. I look forward to looking through what the new WINDOWS MEan for the future. Thanks
Bonus: The most valuable thing my smart phone does for me is help me to be ready at any time for life’s fleeting moments. Sometimes you only get one chance.
Karin says
WINDOWS ME! Love being able to check my emails on the go!
John says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d be lost without the camera feature on my iphone. Just being able to reach into my pocket 24/7 and take a picture everytime my son does something memorable is unbelievable. How did we ever get by without today’s technology?
Kati says
WINDOWS ME! I love I can take pictures and use an awesome filter to chge them up! And I am I’m serious nerd of a new phone, mines on it’s last limb!
Amy says
WINDOWS ME! Keeping in touch with my family, with a new baby – they can’t wait to see pictures every day!
Jody says
WINDOWS ME…I love that my phone allows me to take every day photos without having my big camera.
Sonia says
Windows me
My kids and I love to look at pictures on my iPad… either that they have taken of themselves or ones on FB or Flickr.
Keegan says
WINDOWS ME!
Can’t live without my camera phone. It allows me to capture beautiful moments in action and send them off right away. :)
megan says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m loving having access to email on the go!
Erin Dewalt says
WINDOWS ME!
I also have not joined the 21st century and would love a tablet and smart phone. The most invaluable thing my computer does (besides provide me with a way to make my graphic designer living) is to keep me in touch with my loved ones.
Girly Green Girl says
WINDOWS ME
This is silly but the best part of my phone is the “notes” section. I make lists of everything and can set a reminder when my brain doesn’t work because it is pregnant and taking care of a toddler!
~ GGG
Stephanie says
Windows me!!
The on-the-go camera = priceless. And e-books!!
kylee says
Windows ME!!