***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.
Marlena says
Windows me!! The coolest thing i have on my phone is a grocery list app that lets me log prices/locations where i buy things. That combined with Evernote and I feel pretty much covered to remember everything.
Nichole says
WINDOWS ME
For me it would be storing and being able to edit all my photos!
Jill says
Windows me! Love my e-books!!!
Whitney says
WINDOWS ME!!! I don’t have a tablet, but I am in desperate need of one! We only have one laptop computer and I use it for a lot of design work and photo editing. However, it never fails that when I need to use it, my husband has the urge to get online and surf the inter-web. A tablet would really save us from a lot of arguments! :)
Sasrah says
Windows Me!! The most invaluable thing is having access to my email and things like that while on the go. Would be nice to have a tablet of my own, my kids have one but not me… Something very wrong with that…
Susan K. says
Windows me! When shopping, we always look at prices on Amazon to see if we should by a product in the store. Most of the times, the stores are over priced and we end up ordering it online.
Beth says
Windows Me! I love having my phone on me so that I can use the camera on the spur of the moment. It helps me not miss those important moments when nobody has a camera!
Lindsay says
Windows me!!! Must have access to apps while at work ;)
Erin says
WINDOWS ME… it’s my TV and music player all in one.
Caroline says
WINDOWS ME! My current phone is c. 1995 (or at least it feels that way)
Patricia B says
WINDOWS ME! I LIVE with my tablet…keeps me in touch with my grand babies on the other side of the continent! Best invention EVER!!
Hannah says
Windows me!
I just got my first smartphone this year and I am completely addicted! I love being able to check my email or fb or play games while waiting!
Jill Robbins says
windows me! Candy Crush!
Kris says
WINDOWS ME!
Definitely the camera and internet. I take pics of randomness and I love it if I have an off-the-wall question like “where is Timbuktu?” I can look it up instantly!!
JillH says
Windows Me! Email, entertaining toddlers, games, keeping up with our long-distance fam, instagram, videos…so many options!
Carrie says
WINDOWS ME! Is there anything my tablet can’t do? I love how its so easy to take everywhere I go!
Nikki says
Windows Me!
I love that my phone allows me to take high quality pictures… I don’t even need a digital camera anymore.
Meg says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to work on the go.
Megan says
WINDOWS ME to convert me to an e-reader!
JenB says
Windows me! I use my phone and computer to keep up with my friends and family.
Hilary says
Window me. I’d die without the camera in my phone!
Danielle says
Windows me!
Photo sharing for sure!
Rhee D. says
WINDOWS ME!! All of the above..but my Iphone especially lets me handle my personal business, while Im at work!
Jacki says
Window’s Me!! Setting reminders on my phone is a must, otherwise I woundn’t get anything done :-(
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME!! I cannot live without Instagram. Plus the access to email and syncing calendars helps streamline my life.
Brittany says
Windows me! Email is the most important for me! I hate texting, but love to email!
Michele O says
WINDOWS ME! I love having quick access to email for work when I’m out of the office.
shannon says
WINDOWS ME!!! I have wanted this tablet since I saw the first commercial…I don’t have a tablet and I’m not an avid apple user so this looks awesome! I love the GPS on my phone…who needs an extra gadget when my phone is always up to date!!
Shana Hudson says
Windows me! I love uploading pictures and accessing them on Shutterfly…and then creating picture books.
Lisa W. says
Windows Me!!
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME! I love watching TV shows on it, since we don’t have cable or a DVR
Colleen Wilson says
Windows me!
Gina M. says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I got my 8 year old daughter a galaxy tab 2 for Christmas. The best thing about it is she can play learning games, read, study on it. The worst is she dropped it and cracked the screen after only having it for a month!!!
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
WINDOWS ME! I would love a tablet to take when I travel- my laptop is too heavy and takes up too much space!
Liann says
WINDOWS ME! I love having my books all on my kindle and I love getting free samples of books before I buy them!
Sarah Chan says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having a decent-ish camera always in my pocket with my phone — those fun moments with the kids pass way to quickly to go get an actual camera.
Jane Yoo says
WINDOWS ME! My phone allows me to capture the most precious moments on the spot and lets me share it instantly!
Becca Ann says
WINDOWS ME…Facebook, eBooks, navigational skills, Yelping and more! I looooooooooove tablets!
Lori says
WINDOWS ME!!
Keeping my little one occupied with an educational game while I have an adult conversation…priceless!!
Jen says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to read Ebooks on the go.
re'lynne says
WINDOWS ME!
I need it for my new restaurant I just opened. I plann on using the square with it as well as having the menu on there. This would allow me to keep track of my sales!
Chelsea says
Windows Me!!! I would be lost if I couldn’t edit & view the hundreds of pictures I’ve taken of my son!
Kimberly says
Windows Me!!!
I love being able to access the internet on my phone – to research prices, check the weather, get directions – it’s awesomesauce!!!
Christine says
WINDOWS ME! Right now, the most invaluable thing about my phone is the ability to play a short 3 minute video on youtube to distract my almost-two-year-old when I’m changing a massive blowout.
April @BarbellsandBellinis says
Windows Me! Social Media at my finger tips. And Evernote, I cannot live without Evernote.
Karen T. says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that I’m able to Skype on my computer with family that doesn’t live close by.
Laurie says
WINDOWS ME….
The camera is the most important part of my phone. I snap photos of everything, and I love it! I don’t know what I did before it!
Amber says
Windows Me! Internet on my phone is a must.
Deb L. says
WINDOWS ME! Please:)! I love to store our family photos and videos. That way I can take them with me everywhere I go.
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME! I just got a data plan for the first time (I’m a little behind the times) and it is a game changer.