***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.
Kate says
WINDOWS ME!
I think the main thing for me is being able to take an post random baby photos to Facebook to share with friends and family.
Nicole says
WINDOWS ME – I love listening to podcasts on my iPhone!
Becky says
WINDOWS ME!
I couldn’t live without my Kindle. I love having the convenience of multiple books at any given time. And I think one of the best features on a smart phone are banking apps. Deposits on the fly are awesome!
Hillary says
Windows me!! My favorite thing is the ease of use, slim design, being connected everywhere… oh wait, was I only supposed to mention one? LOL :)
Betty says
Windows Me!!
Since I am still operating with a “non-smart” phone, I would love being able to check email and show pictures of my new grandson!!
Jenne says
WINDOWS ME!!
Seriously, this would be unbelievably handy on my animal cruelty investigations. I would be able to pull up the difference between a walking skeleton and a fat, happy horse. Then the owners would thank me and run off to buy hay and brushes and love on their animals forever and ever.
Right? Right? Bueller?
Sheri Green says
WINDOWS ME!! I am in love with all technology and can’t imagine my personal life (taking pictures all the time with a digital camera) or my work (email, research, etc) without it!
Marsha says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to take pictures with my phone.
karen says
Windows Me! I love the convience, I can check temperature, email, facebook, or some random google thing I want to find out.
Kristyn F. says
WINDOWS ME! My phone and computer let me keep in touch with people from my hometown :)
hilary says
WINDOWS ME! all my pics in one place!
Jason says
Windows Me! Email on the go would be a great time-saver.
Mary says
Windows me! Love that I can google directions on my phone when I am lost!!
Erin says
Windows me… I use my phone to stay connected to extended family. Also it’s my alarm clock!
Tiffany says
WINDOWS ME! I use my tablet to bring to school with me; it’s much easier than lugging a laptop with me everyday.
Stacy Moore says
“WINDOWS ME” keeping up w/ friends & family.
Taylor says
WINDOWS ME! my GPS on my iphone. Can’t get anywhere without it!
Kay says
Windows Me!
I value the being able to input info for work on the go, plus it is refreshing not to lug around books anymore.
Cassandra says
WINDOWS ME!
The best the my computer does for me is keep me in touch with all the people that I care about that I don’t get to see IRL very often. I love people all over the world and I get to keep in touch via these handy little techie gadgets! Thanks, NERDS!!! I ? U!
Kate says
WINDOWS ME! I love having a camera at my fingertips with my phone. I use it for everything from a moment I want to remember to snapping a pic of a product I need to pick up more of at the store. So handy!
Amy says
Windows me! I would love this for the convenience of being connected on the go.
Elise says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to keep in touch with my friends and family scattered all over the US via email and Skype.
Andrea says
WINDOWS ME!
Oh, definitely the maps on my phone!
Shannon says
Windows Me!!
I love the being able to check email from anywhere as we’ll as instant Facebook & Pinterest access! ; )
Becky says
WINDOWS ME! I enjoy being able to answer the bazillion questions my six year old throws at me that can only be answered by the world wide web or a set of encyclopedias which we don’t own. :)
Sarah H. says
WINDOWS ME!
Brooke Austin says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
Email and texting are huge for work and personal life. What did we ever do before texting and cell phones? Remember when everyone had pagers??? Wow, we have come so far.
Mattie R says
WINDOWS ME! I love having my smart phone for email all the time. It helps me stay on track of my freelance design work no matter how busy I am.
Heather says
Windows ME! We have a 2 year old daughter and a 6 month old son…YouTube videos and Netflix instant streaming app are a MUST. :)
Jennifer I. says
WINDOWS ME! I love having the internet on my phone so I can look up what I need to at the touch of a button!
Hilda says
Windows Me!!
I love being able to store all of my pictures on my computer!! My favorite feature on my phone is the million alarms I can set to get up for my 5 a.m. workout (:
Sabrina says
Windows me!
I don’t have a tablet, but I need my smart phone to distract me during scary parts of tv shows and movies.
Niki says
Windows Me! I love my phone because I can check and respond to email if needed no matter where I am!
Nicole says
Windows me! My iPhone entertains my little girl in a pinch, but I don’t have a tablet yet.
Connie says
Windows me I didn’t think I would like not turning actual pages but I do I also like to have my email close thanks
Alicia says
Windows me!! :)
Jesse Frey says
WINDOWS ME, My phone makes my work convenient. I love apps that help me connect with my customers to show them the benefits of different lending options, and to search for homes on location with MLS apps.
Sara H says
Windows Me! Watching shows (we got rid of cable) and email.
Ann says
Windows Me! My iPhone helps me be productive on public transportation to and from work. Would love a tablet to do more :)
Thank you!
Heather says
Windows Me! I love my iPhone for checking mail on the go, sharing photos and texting my two daughters.
Jess says
WINDOWS ME!! Anything work-related (excel/PDF reader/favorite blogs & forums)….nerdy!!
Amber says
WINDOWS ME! The most invaluable thing my computer does for me would be it’s ability to connect to the internet which allows me access to any information I can think of. That’s pretty neat!
Jamie Martin says
Windows Me!!! Email and ebooks, not sure what I would do without!
Abby says
Windows Me! Email is by far the best thing my computer can do – I don’t know how I would have survived wedding planning last year without it! It’s also absoultely invaluable in my day-to-day work. I am constantly emailing!
Courtney D says
WINDOWS ME!! I’m a calendar addict and rely our phones to keep our little family moving forward! Have not gone the tablet route yet…would love one :).
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Cherilyn P says
WINDOWS ME! OH WINDOWS ME!
Deirdre says
WINDOWS ME! I travel a lot, so the ability to pack my tablet instead of bringing my heavy laptop plus any books for reading on the plane is amazing! I need access to email, my fav blogs, and my books on the go :)
Liz says
WINDOWS ME! I am lost without my phone, literally. I rely on it regularly for its map and directions.
Casey says
WINDOWS ME!!
I am hesitant to say but I spend a lot of time checking facebook. It is how I stay in touch with the world while staying at home with my little ones. I also love to blog and read blogs and pin pin pin!