***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.
TanyaK says
“WINDOWS ME”
On my phone it’s the GPS. My daughter plays three sports and we are constantly trying to find a soccer field or hockey rink. The next best thing is my Kindle, which I read every day while waiting for said daughter to finish her sports.
Sarah A says
WINDOWS ME! It now seems impossible that up until a year ago, I couldn’t check email or look up addresses unless I was in my house logged onto my computer. How 20th century of me!
Kim says
Windows Me!! I would love one of these for pictures and emails =)
Jill Philipp says
Windows Me!! I love having everything with me on my tablet!
Becky H. says
WINDOWS ME!
The best thing is that it keeps me connected to the rest of the world… integral! :)
Cheryl says
WINDOWS ME! Best thing is working on the go with, responding quickly.
Carrie O says
WINDOWS ME!
I just upgraded to the smart phone world, man oh man, would I be ost without instagram to capture and filter [all pretty] those perfect moments!
Lisa says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is priceless for helping me keep on top of emails. And for browsing Pinterest.
julie g. says
Windows Me! Without my phone I would hardly have any photos of my kids or be able to tell my husband I forgot something on his grocery list while he is at the store.
Sara says
Windows me!
I love having a camera on me at all times, especially with a 3 year old, some things you just don’t want to forget.
jennifer g says
windows me!
i use my ipad all of the time. i like to read books on it, use it to check out all of my favorite blogs, occupy the kiddos with educational [and some not so educational] games, it is great to watch movies on during long road trips, and is just convienent in general.
Danielle M. says
WINDOWS ME!
Kay says
WINDOWS ME! I would love to access the internet while on the go!
Sarah H. says
Windows me!
I don’t own a smart phone or a tablet…but my computer holds all of my pictures…which is nice!
Jennifer says
WINDOWS ME! My ipad keeps my kids entertained while I’m trying to cook dinner, that, to me, is so very valuable!
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME!
Quinn says
“WINDOWS ME” I need my social media…twitter, instagram, blogs…Oh my!
Donna says
WINDOWS ME! I’m an online student, so I use my laptop to study, take tests, write papers, etc.! Plus, we take it on vacation to research the area and find things to do, see, and eat!
Sydney says
Windows me! The most valuable thing is my connection to twitter!
Tanya says
WINDOWS ME!
Cynthia says
WINDOWS ME! I love having access to email on-the-go! Thanks!
Dana says
WINDOWS ME!
BONUS QUESTION: invaluable thing: it lets me get out of the house and be productive while drinking coffee or enjoying the sun.
Kendra says
WINDOWS ME! I like having my calendar and email at my fingertips.
Emily says
Windows Me!!
I use my current google chrome for cooking, podcast listening, etc – but it does get a little dicey when my husband and I are fighting over who gets to use it…
Nem says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely email on the go!
bren henn says
WINDOW’S ME!
Jackie R says
WINDOWS ME!
I love how convenient my tablet is now compared to my laptop. It takes almost as long to boot up my laptop as it does to finish doing what I need to on the tablet!
Tracy says
WINDOWS ME
My most valuable content on my computer and phone would definitely be the photos of my two girls. We regularly back up our photos in the cloud and hard drives. Several years ago, we had the misfortune of getting our house burglarized where they stole hard drives of irreplaceable photos. Major bummer. But we’re all good now since we back up in the clouds so we will have extra fall back.
Lesley L says
Windows Me! Great fab freebie!!!
Jonathan says
Windows me!
Email is probably the most important feature on my phone. I’m a tech guy who’s always on call… :(
Chrissi says
Windows Me!
I would have to say that email on my phone is the most handy…
Thanks!
Megan says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is the perfect distraction for my girls in those rare moments when they have to be quiet. Although, then they start fighting over who holds the phone and what game to play, but whatever…
lindy says
Windows Me!
I would be lost without easy access to my contacts, my email my calendar and GPS!
Emily says
Windows Meeeee!!!
It gets a little dicey in our house when my husband and I are deciding who gets to use the 1 smart item in our house….this would be awesome!
Oliver says
WINDOWS ME! I love to read and keep updated on sports articles.
Katie says
Windows me!
The most invaluable thing my phone can do is take photos. I’m so glad I don’t have to lug around a camera to catch all those in-the-moment shots of my kids!
Mary Anne says
“WINDOWS ME”
Online banking is a godsend!
Savannah says
WINDOWS ME! I love that my ipad provides me with hours of entertainment while traveling.
Jonelle L says
WINDOWS ME!
There’s so many things my laptop does for me. The typical things like work and school stuff, emails, photos, keeping in touch, but it also helps keep me sane. I can browse sites about my interests (like your blog :] )as a way for a mental break or some inspiration
Holly Marie says
Windows me please! And how I love reading blogs and editing photos!
mindy says
WINDOWS ME!!! I use it to catch up on my TV or reading while I ride the train to work. But best of all, I have tons of pics of my kids to remind me how lucky I am!
Janet says
Windows me!
Niangkhan says
Windows me.. I love having access to games when I’m bored.
Cathy N. says
Windows me! Definitely havIng a camera in the phone is awesome for instant Facebook postings.
Cassi King says
WIndows Me!!
Entertaining my ONE year old…and she’s quite iPad savvy. :)
Mary Allison Welden says
WINDOWS ME…It helps me keep up with my family and my sister’s two children.
Kayleigh says
WINDOWS ME! I need my phone to keep track of my life! I don’t know what I’d do without the Reminders/Lists/Calendar features.
Andrea in KS says
WINDOWS ME!
I’d be lost w/o my computer b/c I sync up my ActiveLink and spend many hours, many hours on Pinterest!
Amanda G says
WINDOWS ME
I love that I have instant access to everything right in the palm of my hand. I also love that I can easily disconnect from the world by pushing one simple power button!
Tracie says
Windows me! I love having a library of books with me everywhere I go.