***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.
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME!! I love being able to check email and read tons of books. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse on a bigger screen would be great for my son on our upcoming trip!
Wendi says
WINDOWS ME! Love having a portable device to share with my son so he can watch a cartoon or play a game. It has been a lifesaver at restaurants and the doctor’s office!
Jessica says
Windows me!
I love my Instagram
Cora L says
Windows me!
Stephanie says
Windows me! I love checking the news!
Cherilyn P says
WINDOWS ME! I use my computer for a lot!
LibbyS says
WINDOWS ME!
the ability to send photos of our little guy to far-away family members!
Sally says
Windows Me! My phone entertains me while breast feeding.
Amanda says
Windows Me!
For me, it is all about the photos and facebook!
Tiffany Parrott says
Windows me!!!
Love being able to FaceTime with grandma and grandpa! We live so far away and this gives my kids a chance to “see” their grandparents on a regular basis!!
Hilary says
WINDOWS ME!
I like to oovoo with my dad and sisters (and nieces and nephews)
Jen says
Windows Me! I love being able to be online anywhere anytime. Where is that persons house? Where are we going for dinner? BAM your phone or tablet can tell you in seconds.
M. says
WINDOWS ME
Jess in Boston says
Windows Me!
desiloubleu says
WINDOWS ME!! I love the video chat. It makes me feel closer to my better half while he’s on the road (which is a lot).
laurie says
windows me!
I don’t even own a smart phone/ tablet so my laptop is my life right now!
Katie says
WINDOWS ME!! I absolutely love the fact that I always have photos to share on my phone. My oldest son is 4, and I can quickly show pics of him as a newborn (and our 1 year olf for that matter), or my husband and I on vacation pre-kids, etc. So much more convenient than carrying physical photos around.
Amber Michael says
WINDOWS ME! I must be able to network and update progress of artwork to share online via Facebook, e-mail, websites, blogs etc.
Brittany watts says
WINDOWS ME!!!! The most important thing my phone does is keep all the pictures of my son!
Frank says
Windows ME! all about the internet
Martha says
Windows me! Other than work things, I probably rely on my phone for directions and reviews more than anything. Oh that and podcasts… I love podcasts.
Erica says
Windows me !!!
I’d be lost without Facebook access !! A d if course my kindle app!!!
Megan says
WINDOWS ME!
The computer allows me to keep in touch with relatives near and far so easily. Skype is a family favorite for us!
Donna says
Windows me!
My tablet is a great (and a light weight alternative) way to keep in touch when we travel!
Joel says
Windows me! Emails on the go. Enough said!
Megan H. says
WINDOWS ME!
We are getting ready to travel to Europe and would love a tablet to take along for plane and train rides!
Melissa C says
WINDOWS ME!!!
(please, please, please!)
I love having my pics at hand, plus, as an on the go family, I love have our little command center portable!
Nate says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the convenience of pulling up recipes in the kitchen while cooking.
Holly says
WINDOWS ME! I feel so old school because I don’t have a tablet or a fancy phone, so my laptop is my connection for everything. But my 3 daughters all have an ipod touch which I play on all the time :)
Rachel says
Windows Me! I love being able to take my tablet anywhere!
Samantha says
WINDOWS ME! I love to use both my phone and computer to keep up with photos, to edit my own and keep up with those of family and friends on social media!
Taffee says
Windows Me!!! I love having my books so handy whenever I have a few minutes to read on my e-reader.
Elizabeth says
“WINDOWS ME”
On my computer I must have Excel, I’m an Excel addict! I have to be able to hit-up Pinterest and FoodGawker multiple times a day so I use my phone most days to get my fix.
Awesome giveaway! Thanks!!!!
Casey Severinghaus says
WINDOWS ME!!!!!
Patti says
WINDOWS ME! Generally keeping up with friends and family is invaluable – facebook, text messaging, photo sharing, etc
Yancey says
Windows Me!
Our baby girl loves being able to FaceTime/Skype with grandma at a moments notice!
Christopher says
Windows me!
I just think the surface is awesome… and I want one just for fun! :)
Karen says
WINDOWS ME!!
The most valuable thing my phone does for me is act as a camera and photo album all in one! Now if only I could get that pesky “storage full” message to go away…
K says
Windows Me! And I love all the photos I store on my computer!
Suzi M says
Windows me! I love my computer for my online calendar. I stopped using paper Jan of 2012 (my resolution.) At first it was terrible, I’d forget to enter things, forget to check it daily, etc.but now it’s 2nd nature and can’t imagine writing everything down.
caitlin says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to check my emails on the go. Multitasking at its finest!
Marie W says
“WINDOWS ME” There isn’t one best thing about my smart phone. It’ great for directions, awesome for pictures, easy for quick FB or twitter updates. Invaluable for looking up product info, prices, and reviews when I’m at the store making a purchase.
Jessica says
Window’s Me! My child has taken over my kindle fire so it only seems fair that I ugrade to my own tablet again! Plus my phone is not a smart phone and the other Mommie’s are laughing at me. :)
Heather Chadwick says
Windows me! I love having instant email and a book with me wherever I go via my phone.
Michelle says
Windows me!
I love being able to make a note or reminder without having to keep track of sticky notes and notebooks. Facebook and Pinterest keep me occupied at 4am when I’m nursing my baby girl!
christina johnson says
WINDOWS ME, Please! :) I love the convenience of having my books as well as books for my kiddos without lugging around a huge bag!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Traffic updates on my phone to optimize my commute!
Amy S says
WINDOWS ME! Google is my bff.
Ashley says
Windows Me!! I don’t know how we would make the 7+ hour car rides home to see our families without the iPad to entertain our toddler.
Heather says
Windows ME! I would have been lost without skype when I was traveling last fall…it was the only way to talk and see the hubs!