***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.
Rena says
Windows me!! I love how my phone allows me to capture so many everyday moments with its amazing camera!
Laci says
Windows Me!
My phone is the perfect camera. With kids sometimes you need to snap the picture now, and not run to get your fancy camera. :)
Barbara says
Windows me! I love having all my photos in one place!
karen m says
Windows Me! Makes emailing and keeping track of photos so much easier!!!
Bridgette Troyer says
WINDOWS ME!! These two items have been on my wish list since I first saw them! Currently my phone is my only form of Internet, so it’s pretty important. And my laptop is on its last leg!
Alexis says
WINDOWS ME! I’d be lost without my phone…literally, I use the gps on it.
Mo says
WINDOWS ME! Knowing that I have instant contact with husband and kids is invaluable! Everything else is just plain fun!
Alison U. says
WINDOWS ME! My Mac is my lifeline for my photography business!
Courtney says
WINDOWS ME!!! It entertains!
Jen F. says
WINDOWS ME!
The portability is the best for me – checking email, surfing Internet, online shopping, pinning, editing photos, entertainment – anywhere! Love that!
– sent from my iPhone :)
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME!
Love having a phone for the maps when I get lost (often) and playing games when travelling… what a lifesaver!
amanda says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m am always using my e-reader!
Amy says
Windows me! The best thing about having a tablet is being able to easily read a book or surf the web while breastfeeding. Very handy with #2 due in July!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME! These days, it’s all about Pinterest on the go for me!
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love my phone for the apps that entertain my toddler in a time of need, Dora videos, drawing, coloring….thank goodness!
Janice says
“WINDOWS ME”
The best thing my computer does is allow me to read YHL!!!! lol
;-)
Maryanne says
WINDOWS ME! I love keeping up with my 3 teenagers via text!
Emily says
Windows me! I am probably the only 20-something on the planet that doesn’t have a smart phone or a tablet. But my computer helps me access the internet…love Google mail and docs!
CLaban says
WINDOWS ME
My iPhone allows me to do everything on my phone without having to lug around a chunky laptop. Plus I can still use the internet without wifi!
Sarah S says
Windows me!
I have to have my phone to use email. I rarely have time to get on a real computer with two under two ;)
Dara says
WINDOWS ME! Checking email, facebook, and organizing all my pictures!
Debbie says
Windows Me! I Love keeping in contact with all the blogs I read and with my daughter in law sharing Pinterest pins.
Thanks!
Gayle says
Windows ME!! Just moved into the smartphone world a few months back. What I value the most with my phone, though, is the ability to keep in touch with my two children. If it weren’t for texting (they’re both out of the house)I’m not sure I’d hear from them much.
Painting Sunny, Dani P. says
WINDOWS ME
Being able to edit photos and work on graphic designs! Although, I am addicted to my email and Facebook on my phone…
Alicia says
WINDOWS ME! My smart phone was a great addition to my life. I can keep up with everything all the time…which sometimes isn’t a good thing, haha!
Jen says
Windows ME! My husband is a farmer/rancher, so I get to keep books. My laptop is my best friend some days.
Jess says
“WINDOWS ME”
keeps me in touch with family on the go all the time with photos, text, and email.
Joelle says
Windows me! I love that my mobile devices allow me to travel while carrying all my books, photos, and music with me!
acehbee says
WINDOWS ME! Too many things I would miss without computer, tablet, smart phone, but if I have to pick, it would probably be emails and photos.
Dana says
Windows Me! Most of my work is remote, so I love the portability of a laptop–I love having the option to work from home, from a cafe, from the library or anywhere else!
Meg says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t live without Photoshop!
Linde says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Moira says
WINDOWS ME! For me, the ability to keep connected with friends and to find great places to visit when traveling is really important.
Heather says
WINDOWS ME! I would like it to clean the house. No? Okay, then I will use it read Young House Love blog posts ;-)
Baronica says
Windows Me!….I love that my phone uploads my pictures to my other devices automatically.
Jenny Meier says
WINDOWS ME!
Q. What’s the most invaluable thing that your computer
tablet, or phone does for you?
A. I want to be able to search for information and find out an answer quickly. I like the larger screen compared to my phone. I can see more.
Q. Is it the ability to check your email on the go?
A.not really
Q. Do you love packing your tablet or e-reader on vacation instead of lugging a stack of books?
A. Yes! The tablet would be so much lighter than my computer now.
Q. Or would you be lost without access to Facebook?
No, I wouldn’t be lost, I don’t facebook much, but I would definitely use it for research :)
Aimee says
WINDOWS ME!! One word: E-books!
Katie D. says
WINDOWS ME! I love having a camera with me at all times. Also love being able to connect through different social media/email on the go!
Catie Ronquillo Wood says
Windows me! What can I say, it’s Words with Friends, Instagram, and email. :)
Stacey says
Windows me!
Love having my books and recipes at hand.
Leah says
Window me! please. I don’t have a smart phone so this would be a good way to begin to get into the 21st century! I do like to stay in touch!
Christine says
Windows Me! I must be able to store and organize photos. Thanks.
Sam G says
Windows Me!! My favorite thing on my tablet is an app called AnyList. Both my husband and I add things to a shared shopping list. Then when one of us is at the store we can check the list to see what we are out of. It’s great.
Chasity says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing about my iPhone and iPad is probably the ability to take photos with it and instantly have them on both devices. No, that’s a lie. The most invaluable thing about my phone is the fact that it has GPS so I never have to worry about getting lost.
katie says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without email on my phone!
Lisa Champlin says
Windows Me!! I love being connected to Facebook anywhere, but I would have to say the SIRI on my phone I just can not live without!
Kolby Gausman says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Beth says
WINDOWS ME!
I would be lost without my camera on my phone – I love taking pictures!!!
Stefanie D says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone’s maps and navigation to help me find my way around a new city. I love it!
Maria says
Windows ME – I love having information at my finger tips. Can’t think of that actor, that shop, that song. Or when that one family member that “know it all” says something that just sounds a bit off, I can check that.