***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.
Lisa says
“WINDOWS ME” I love to be able to take and share pictures of ALL THINGS!!!
Valerie says
WINDOWS ME! Checking email on the go on my phone or netbook is definitely a big thing for me, since it is a big part of what lets me work from home the majority of the week. I would be chained to my desk at the office otherwise.
Thanks!
Valerie
Kirsten says
Windows me!! My tablet lets me read my favorite blogs on the go!
Jessica says
‘Windows me!’ I like being able to get to email on the go.
Deb says
WINDOWS ME!! I would love to try the Fresh Paint app that is included
trish says
windows me
i love having all of my pictures with me!!
brett says
Windows me! I want to be able to work on my many projects when I’m in boring meetings — oops, I mean, when I’m on the go ;)
Andy says
WINDOWS ME!
I just enjoy the fact that any bit of information is at my finger tips!
Anais R. says
WINDOWS ME!!!! My laptop allows me to skype with my long-distance boyfriend, for which I am forever grateful… Thanks Bill Gates!
taljones says
Windows me
I like being able to stream music on the go.
Ashley says
WINDOWS ME!!!! I would be lost without my ability to sort through my thousands of digital pictures and access my photo-editing software.
Raazia says
Windows Me!
Lets me stay connected conveniently.
Ashley Mays says
Windows Me! I’m an author and love having my smartphone nearby so I can write down ideas whenever inspiration strikes and collect notes in Evernote. :-)
Dawn says
WINDOWS ME!!! My laptop keeps my organized and connected.
Christy B says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Jon says
WINDOWS ME!
The best thing is having an ability to take photos on the go and not need to bring a separate camera!
Drew H says
WINDOWS me!!!!
Caitlyn says
WINDOWS ME!
I enjoy reading YHL of course! ;)
Kristin Ciszeski says
WINDOWS ME! I’d have to go with the fact that we can find ANYTHING in ANY city when we travel – I love being able to find something to do, a restaurant, a public transit map, all on the go!
JJ says
Windows ME
I’ve become completely attached to browsing the internet from everywhere.
albert says
WINDOWS ME!!
I LIKE BEING ABLE TO SURF THE WED ANYWHERE!
Michelle says
WINDOWS ME!
My must-have is my grocery list app on my iPhone. I can’t seem to keep anything in my prego brain these days, so having that list to check things off as I put things in the cart saves me from getting home and realizing I forgot something. =)
Juliet says
WINDOWS ME! I have a kindle for books, but have yet to jump on the smart phone/tablet(proper) wagon. I just can’t justify the expense right now. I’m sure the handiest feature if I had one would be maps. I can’t count how many times I have had to go all the way home to look up directions!
Brooke says
WINDOWS ME!!
I’d be lost without my smart phone. And even though the back is shattered, the screen is cracked, and it’s been submerged in water twice, it keeps coming through for me.
Eva says
Windows Me!! It would help me read on the go and not carry around paperbacks everywhere. :)
Anne says
Windows me, please!
Regina says
Windows me! :)
Bats says
Windows Me!
Nancy S says
WINDOWS ME!
I have the ipod touch – just upgraded to 5th generation for the camera feature. OMG, I just love being able to snap pictures anytime anywhere, though I do have to wait for wifi to share. It’s also how my son & I share things. What’s not to love about that :)
But I think my overall favorite thing is being able to have all that information I keep on it at my fingertips. Save a tree :)
(though I have been know to stick an actual post it to the front of my screen, old habits die hard)
Hillary says
WINDOWS ME!!
I need to be able to take and save photos. I never want to miss a moment. Thanks for this generous giveaway. :)
Nirja says
Windows me, please! I love seeing photos of my nephew whenever my sister/brother-in-law have time to send them!
Sarah E. says
WINDOWS ME!
I LOVE the portability of our tablet and it is definitely great for entertaining our 2 year old!
Nirja says
Windows me, please!
Bayron says
WINDOWS ME!
I use Instagram on a daily basis to keep in contact with car people and make them interested in my vehicles so when we start our website people will check it out.
Nina says
Windows me!
Tanya says
“WINDOWS ME” – It’s hard to pinpoint just one thing because I rely on my electronics for so much. But, I love having a laptop to surf while “listening” to the tv!
Vanessa M. says
Windows Me!! How did we ever survive before apps??
Maggie H says
Windows me! I love following my favorite blogs!
Mary says
WINDOWS ME!
Sarah R. says
Windows me! My family recently moved and my iphone has helped me navigate this new town on countless occasions.
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to connect with family and friends through all of my social networking apps.
Laura says
Windows Me! We have no cell reception at our house, so the wireless gadgets (with google talk and gmail) are lifesavers!
ashley @ sunnysideshlee.com says
WINDOWS ME!
Just access to the internet is invaluable! I can whip up an email, check random Wikipedia facts, find my way via GPS, etc.
Liz says
WINDOWS ME
as a grad student i am constantly lugging around my laptop and 2 tons of books. I have been saving for a tablet so i can access books online AND have my computer with me (without the heavy lifting)
carey says
WINDOWS ME! Love the calendar on my tablet to keep me on schedule!. Games keep my kids entertained on long drives. Emails and searching the web.
Kendra says
WINDOWS ME!! I NEED a tablet for my hour daily commute on public transit. I’m currently using my iPhone for an hour of Pinterest bliss coming and going to work, but a tablet would make my heart so happy.
Mary S. says
WINDOWS ME
I love that I can always be up to date at all times! Some people hate the constant attachment, I thrive on it!
Emily says
WINDOWS ME! Email access all of the time…..however, this also falls into the curse category!
jenna w. says
WINDOWS ME! I am a graphic designer, so I do all of my work on a computer
Julie says
Windows me! I love being able to access our home security system from either my phone or my tablet! Being able to peek in and make sure things are looking just right is priceless!