***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.
Lyndsey M. says
WINDOWS ME!
My computer is so useful … i research the heck out of things, so i would be completely lost without it lol.
jess. says
Windows Me!!
My favorite part of my phone? FaceTime. Hands down. It’s my fave.
TammyLee says
WINDOWS ME
I like having our laptop to check in on work email and get a few things done, then I can stay on my vacation longer!
Jessica G. says
Windows me! I value my phone for allowing me to text with my faraway bestie all day long (yeah I’m basically a teenager).
Emily says
Windows Me please!
I’m a writer so first and foremost, my laptop is pretty key for work. But, on my phone I write down little ideas on a near constant basis. While I could survive with paper and pens, my laptop & phone keep me organized :)
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME!
The ability to take a picture at anytime. I love not having to carry a camera around.
Annemarie says
Windows me! The most valuable thing mobile technology does for me is allow me to read books on the go! As a mom of a 9 month old, a few spare minutes while I’m on the go is a rare opportunity to read!
Tonja Moore says
‘WINDOWS ME’ it’s the texting for me!!!
Cindy_FearlessDIY says
WINDOWS ME!
Ha! I am completely addicted to gadgets!
I used to (mistakenly) think I wasn’t that tethered to the interwebs…until my husband ever so gently pointed out that throughout the day I’m almost always doing something online. Oops! ;-)
So if I win, these prizes would be great tools to further cement my addiction. That can only be a good thing, right?
Rachel says
WINDOW’S ME!!
I love the fact I can store and edit thousands of photos of my three kiddos on my pc and online!
Mia Hill says
Window Me!!!! Right now I have a Ipad and it is nice but you can’t create anything on it;( I travel for work about 60% of the time and would love to stop lugging my laptop around airports.
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME!
Having email capability on my phone is a huge convenience.
Winnie says
Window Me! I love being able to take a picture and quickly upload it on Facebook!
Julie says
Window Me! I do not have smart phone and would love to join the 21st century.
Denise Earls says
Windows me!!! I love having access to Evernote on all of my devices – laptop, phone, work computer, etc. That way I can always access my grocery list so I don’t forget anything.
Virginia says
WINDOWS ME! Email and navigation on the phone.
Mia Hill says
Windows Me!!!! Right now I have a Ipad and it is nice but you can’t create anything on it;( I travel for work about 60% of the time and would love to stop lugging my laptop around airports
Natalie Wright says
WINDOWS ME! I would love to be able to take pics of my kiddos and instantly upload them to Facebook for grandma to see :)
Lindy says
Windows Me! I love being able to read my email, blogs and social media on my phone.
Molly says
WINDOWS ME!
I’m 3,000 miles away from family, so mobile technology has allowed them a peek into more than just my apartment as I can “take” them with me through photos, video, and messaging when I’m out and about. Invaluable :)
Tad says
“WINDOWS ME”
It still amazes me that I have the equivalent of a small computer, phone, and camera that can fit in my pocket.
TammyLee says
“WINDOWS ME” I like having our laptop to check in on work email and get a few things done, then I can stay on my vacation longer!
Stacey says
WINDOWS ME!
being able to have my two sons’ THREE different baseball teams’ schedules at my fingertips makes my life so much easier! also, being able to google field locations and use gps to get there is handy too! now, if there were just an app to drive them to all these games… ;)
Kathryn B says
Windows Me!!! Ugg my phone is 4 years old and my computer is circa 2002. Anything updated would be great.
Kristin Hansen says
WINDOWS ME! Due to the fact that I haven’t memorized anything since about 2003 – I’m super-glad that my smartphone has my back with all my contacts, addresses, important dates etc…. :)
Ashlee says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to access information on the go. Email, Facebook, and Google are my friends!
Nicole says
WINDOWS ME!
Amy Plotts says
WINDOWS ME…..
The calendar syncing to my phone, laptop and desktop are invaluable. My husband can now finally keep track of the busy, family schedule!!
Martha says
WINDOWS ME! email on the go is a must- makes life much much easier.
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! It’s not what my tablet does currently, but what it will do…help entertain my little one on a long distance flight this summer!
trewop says
WINDOWS ME! I love new gadgets
Gina Diaz says
WINDOWS ME! I use my phone for everything! Bill pay, email, workout schedule and tracker, picture taking, facetime with my family. I’d be lost without it!
Judi Dye says
Windows me!!
Checking my email, Facebook and storing pics is a must!
Jen says
WINDOWS ME! I love having the internet at my fingertips!
Blythe says
WINDOWS ME! My computer stores all my pics of my 2 kids. the cutest.kids.ever.
Jaclyn says
WINDOWS ME
I love being able to check my email on the go!
Courtney says
WINDOWS ME!!
Although I do love being able to check email on the go, I absolutely love being able to take pictures and videos of my children and sending them to family!
Liesl says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love the convenience of a tablet, and would sure love a smartphone! I call my phone a “dumbphone” because it can’t even change from AM to PM (oops…lesson learned…check reviews BEFORE buying) :) Admittedly, I would probably utilize them most to check Facebook…or maybe finally learn a thing or two about twitter! Changing the world, one social media avenue at a time ;)
Thanks for a great giveaway!
jessee guy says
WINDOWS ME…she would love this
Zoua says
Windows me! Since I’ve gotten an iPhone I’ve taken soo many pictures on it. Love the convenience of it.. and iphone picture quality is pretty great!
Halima says
Windows Me!!! A tablet would help keep my son sane on long car rides (which we do often).
SamW says
WINDOWS ME! The only reason I’m hanging on to my 10 yr old laptop is because the budgeting software I use doesn’t work on tablets. It’s the bane of my existence.
Monica says
WINDOWS ME!!!
PHOTOS!!!! Photos I take, photos that are shared, photos that I find!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! Love the iBird app on my tablet.
Elizabeth H says
I love being able to read with my Kindle while nursing!
Aldo says
WINDOWS ME! The ability to look up anything anytime and have the answer to any question!
jessee guy says
WINDOWS ME…she would love this.
Anu says
Windows me!
love the capability of downloading photos onto the computer or sharing them with family. would love to have something mobile like a Windows phone.
Maggie says
Windows me! I don’t know how to live without my phone. It does EVERYTHING, we are in a committed relationship.
Heather says
WINDOWS ME!!
I would truly be lost without access to facebook and my email/digital calendar. I am a media girl, for sure!!