***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.
Crystal says
WINDOWS ME! Love the Calendar!
katie says
WINDOWS MMEEEEEEE!
i was the gal that balked at smart phones and people that said “apps”…haha. gah! now, for better or worse, mine has become like my third arm. checking deadline emails on the go has been a lifesaver!
Michael Heald says
Windows Me! I do most of my reading on e-book apps these days, so don’t think I could live without it.
Kristelle says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to check emails on the go. It’s a lifesaver :-)
Bink says
WINDOWS ME!
I have been super excited about this tablet because they offer two versions of thier product – one with mobile software (rt) and another with a full install of windows 7, which is amazing. It makes it like a tiny computer all by itself. Having a tablet would be so helpful for teaching because it’s portable and has such a large, interactive screen. I also do photography on the side so it’s great for showing off photos!
Allison says
WINDOWS ME! Without my smartphone I wouldn’t have the flexibility to leave my full time job in the middle of the day to chaperone my daughter’s field trip this morning! I can be there for my work and my family. Truly invaluable!
Natalie says
“WINDOWS ME!!!”
I can’t live without having a handy phone camera and editing them with Instagram!
Kendra says
Windows Me!
The most useful thing for me is being able to look up directions. I am not a good location finder.
Stacie Sniezek says
Window Me. Getting my masters is taking over my life, so sadly it is school work.
Netty says
Windows me! I think the best thing is email….I’m a little old fashioned like that…but I’m on it all the time. :)
Erica says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone keeps my work and personal calendars so it is a breeze to schedule something when I’m away from my desk!
Kristina A says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t live without my phone. I have the whatsapp app and that’s how I keep in touch with my family!
Abby says
Windows me! I love having audiobooks on my iPod!
Jill K. says
WINDOWS ME! I think the best thing my phone does for me is keep me connected to all of my friends and family while I’m on the go.
Kelly D says
WINDOWS ME!
Kelly D says
OOPS! forgot to answer the question… Best thing my phone does for me is keep me connected to my friends. I’ve been in a brand new city for a year now and miss them like crazy!
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME!!
I’d be lost without all of my family photos in one place! :)
Aron Bourne says
Windows Me! Tie between Facebook and Ebooks!
LUANN says
WINDOWS ME! my phone is like my right arm it does everything for me.
Crystal Gonzalez says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love that my phone gives me constant access to the internet, Netflix and Facebook!
Kim says
Windows Me! I would love to have a tablet to write notes on for work.
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME! My phone helps me capture spur of the moment photos, mostly of my nephew, and also allows me some online access when needed at school, where I’m finishing my RN degree, such a quick medication look up!
Erin says
WINDOWS ME
I would love to give my mom a smart phone and tablet! We recently went into business together and I know she could really use it! :)
Nadia says
WINDOWS ME! I, also, rely on email on my phone…but also, pictures!
Alison says
Windows me please!
Brittany says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t live without all of my pictures. I have taken up all of the memory on my phone with pictures of my 10 month old!
Stefanie T. says
WINDOWS ME!!! My favorite thing on my phone is my photos… :)
Cynthia says
WINDOWS ME!!! I just love to be connected all the time!!
Elizabeth says
WINDOWS ME! Would love to have this for traveling!!
Thomas says
Windows me! I use my phone for everything, especially for my job.
Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says
WINDOWS ME! I love that I can answer emails and comments when I am out and about on my phone. xo Kristin
Lori says
WINDOWS ME!
I like being able to check my emails. They come quickly and without checking every little bit, it can get overwhelming. Thanks for the giveaway! Really love your new home too!
Kate says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the simple functions of my phone…like texting and talking to my family and friends.
Eileen G says
WINDOWS ME!!
I would be lost without access to Facebook. There. I said it out loud. that feels better.
Sophia says
WINDOWS ME!
I work full time and am in grad school, so having email on the go is a must! The most invaluable part of my smart phone however is the ability to take and share pictures so easily. I’ve captured a lot of great moments that I otherwise may not have. Added bonus, catching up on your blog and entering this contest (:
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME!!
I have fully adopted and totally love the e-reader functionality.
Rebecca says
Windows me!!! Because I work a lot on a dumpy computer :)
cassidy says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet has become invaluable in entertaining my son in situations where before he would have been whining and bored (waiting in line at the pharmacy, riding on long airplane rides, etc).
Kim Banta says
Windows Me! Please! I love how my phone keeps me connected for business and in my home life, too, no matter where I am.
Kelly Gibberman says
WINDOWS ME
The most invaluable thing for me on my smart phone is texting and the map as well as having the ability to look anything up at any time. That is pretty awesome!
Erin says
Windows me! Without my computer/blackberry calendar, I’d just sit under the covers and never go anywhere, because I cant keep track of my life without it anymore!!
Deena says
WINDOWS ME!
I am a small business owner, so electronic devices do EVERYTHING for me!
Megan P says
WINDOWS ME ’cause with a tablet I could take all these pictures of my son with me where e’er I go
Kayde G says
Windows Me I love my computer and tablet because it holds all of my on the go ideas and notes for work and school and stores my pictures!
Amanda W. says
Windows me!!!! I would be lost without kindle on my phone. :-)
Megan says
WINDOWS ME!!! My phone, computer and tablet all keep my schedule synced together. It saves my life on a weekly basis!!!
Rebekah says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t have a tablet or smart phone, but this would be great!!
Jeana says
WINDOWS ME!! I would be lost without my copmuter and all the pictures on there!
Erica Gores says
WINDOWS ME!!! The ability to check email and facebook on the go is super helpful when waiting for things like dance class or basketball practice to finish.
Rachel says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t live without my computer because it stores all of my notes from school!
Keta says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to talk with my family far away by Skype.