***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.
Chi-En says
WINDOWS ME :) My phone keeps me organized.
Angela says
Windows Me!
I think the most valuable thing that our various tech devices do for our family is keep us all together. Calendars can be synced across my phone, my husband’s phone, the home computer, his school computer, and the tablet so we all know where we’re supposed to be. I have a grocery list set up in Google Drive that he can edit at home and I can check at the grocery store. I can use Skype with my parents and grandparents who live 700 miles away, so they can see have face time with my son. The games on our tablet/phones often are the reason I can take our son out to places where we can be with family/friends in public without him getting antsy.
Whitney R. says
WINDOWS ME! I love using my phone to check prices while antiquing and thrifting, and also for taking pictures of my finds!
Lucy Choi says
Windows me!
I love being able to get store coupons on my phone and not having to print them out.
Taylor Woods says
WINDOWS ME! I love mine because it is the ultimate boredom fighter!
jessica miller says
Windows me …. i couldnt live without technology to stay connected to family and friends while we move around with the millitary.
Mary says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love that my smart phone allows me to share pictures and do FaceTime with our family, who are far away!
Courtney says
WINDOWS ME!!!! Gotta have my email! Plus keeping my 2 and 4 year old busy on the go is a huge plus! Did I mention Pinterest?
Katharine Norton says
Windows Me! I do a lot of lesson planning on my computer. I don’t know how teachers taught before the internet and computers!
Natalie says
Windows Me!!! I would love one for Photos!!!
Lisa says
Windows Me! Instant access to the MyFitnessPal app. It helps me keep it real!
Merida says
WINDOWS ME! My life would be chaos without phone reminders. My dog truly loves the 5:30 reminder to feed him everyday.
Harmony says
Windows me! Sudoku and ebooks, all the way.
nina says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is my organizer for all the details of my family’s life. Calendars for grown ups, kids, family, and birthdays. Reminders. And lists! Gift lists. Gift idea lists. Good idea lists. Who’s coming to (insert holiday or party) list. What to talk to the doctor about lists.
Tiah says
WINDOWS ME!!!!!!!! The most valuable thing my computer does for me is be a home to my pictures…I am a picture nut…who doesn’t love reliving great memories!?! But my current computer is on the fritz…this couldn’t have come at a better time! WINDOWS ME!
Beverly says
Windows Me!
Besides my actual phone, the most invaluable thing for me is my library “overdrive” app. I love to read and this way I literally have a book with me at all times – it is a small screen but is perfect!
Morgan says
WINDOWS ME! We don’t have family nearby, so having a phone to take photos and then share them through FB or Instagram really helps keep the family up to date on the latest exploits of our family. The last update was my 5-year old practicing America The Beautiful (with hand movements – adorable!) for his school concert.
Lana says
Windows me! I keep all of my photos on my computer. From there it’s easy to print out new copies, make photo-themed gifts, or just flip through and remember all the good times.
Kimberlee says
WINDOWS ME
I love having information in an instant. Need a recipe for dinner tonight? Check. Need to know who the 23rd president was? Check. Remember having to go to the library and look through outdated encyclopedias to find the answer? Blech! My kids laughed when I told them that’s what we had to do before the Internet…i.e, the dark ages.
Jenn Wiley says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my nook! I love being able to cart books around to read on vacation, during my lunch break, waiting for appointments etc.!
Jil says
WINDOWS ME!!!!
I Love being able to surf the internet anywhere I am. Pinterest, anyone?
Amy says
WINDOWS ME!!! I still have an old flip phone, and don’t have a tablet of any kind – soooooo, I’m hoping to get the chance to upgrade and find out just how wonderful this technology is:)
Nicole says
Windows me!
Netflix on the go!
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME! The most valuable thing that I use my computer for is school.
Susan says
Windows Me!!!! So I can communicate with you fantastic bloggers. These are great tools to be able to follow your progress! I will also be able to keep in touch with so many family and friends with a reliable piece of equipment. I LOVE WINDOWS…..
Erika M says
WINDOWS ME!
I adore my computer and phone since they allow me yo Skype with my sister, who is in Europe and my parents in Mexico. I love that they all can be a part of my twins’ lives
Ali Annese says
Windows Me! I would love this to help me stay organized with the house we are building!!
Andrea K says
WINDOWS ME… I work from home so my laptop is my livelihood :)
Kevin K says
WINDOWS ME! I’m a graphic designer, so my computer allows me to create!
Nicole B says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that it has everything I need – weather, email, my Nook app. I honestly don’t know what I did before smart phones! Thanks for the giveaway!
shareea says
WINDOWS ME!
Christen Barnes says
WINDOWS ME!! The best thing my computer does is allow our family to skype with family on the other side of the country.
Elizabeth says
Windows Me!!!
Since I work from home having email on my phone is invaluable in allowing me to stay connected during the day while out and about. Not sure how I got along before there were smart phones!
Ellie says
WINDOWS ME – having my calendar at my fingertips. I don’t forget to put stuff on, and I remember when I’ve committed to something, and I can check my husband, sister, and parents calendars before I commit us to something.
Tamara says
WINDOWS ME
i like being able to take one device for just about everything: phone camera, and books all in one spot. So nice!
Deanna says
WINDOWS ME! We do our bi-weekly budget on my computer so it’s pretty invaluable to us. We *do* back it up every once in a while but not often enough. [off to find the back-up drive…]
Elizabeth Wood says
WINDOWS ME!
The best feature my phone provides is the internet on the go. I can check my email, google anything, and catch up on all of my favorite blogs!
Michelle Morris says
WINDOWS ME…entertainment for the kids in a waiting room, at great grandma’s house, in the car, etc…best thing ever, plus I LOVE having ebooks and games for myself!
Carla Mahnke says
WINDOWS ME!
I can’t go long without checking email. It is my lifeline to work!
Mahareen says
Windows me! I love having my tablet since its just the right size to take around the house wherever I am, and good for on the go too! (Although I still preffer my Kindle for reading)
Crissy says
Windows Me!!! Because, why not????
Abbie says
Windows me!
Considering all my work/business is on my computer, I have to go with that…
Greg says
WINDOWS ME!
Kyk says
Windows me!
This would work great at my gallery :)
Natasha R. says
Windows Me! I love to be able to just grab one thing to throw in my bag, rather than seven. It makes everything faster, and so much easier when you’re in a hurry!
Ashlee says
Windows me…
I have a basic phone and a good ol’ Dell, my Kindle is my love right now being able to read at appts. and before classes start! A new device like one of these will be great when I switch careers in the next two years!
Alison Rostron says
Windows me! The most invaluable thing on my computer are family photos. Precious.
Sally says
WINDOWS ME! My iPhone helps me not get lost in big cities – something I used to do all the time!
Ginny Busch says
WINDOWS ME! I use my tablet most for email and to google answers to those stumper questions my kids hit me with daily.
Laura says
Windows me! I love playing games on his iPad while he watches sports :)