***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.
Jen J says
WINDOWS ME! I love taking my kindle with me everywhere I go so I can easily read whenever I get the chance. It fits so nicely in my purse so I can have it with me everywhere such as in the school pickup line, at the dr when they are running behind or when we go on vacation.
Rachel says
Windows me!
Email on the go – for sure.
Dara says
Windows Me!!
AnnMarie says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet/smart phones are used as my ereader.
Brandy says
WINDOWS ME! Maybe I’m lame, but I think knowing the time is pretty invaluable and I never was a watch person…
Natalie says
WINDOWS ME!
The little questions in life would go unanswered without my internet on my phone. I feel like I learn things with it!
Angie K says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love that I can dictate to my computer, and with Dragon Naturally Speaking, it does a pretty good job of typing it up for me!
Kelly says
Windows me! I love that I can take and store decent quality photos on the go. My camera is starting to get dusty!
Maura says
Windows Me!! My iPod touch is too small for my middle-aged eyes to enjoy Pinterest and blogs!
Leigh says
Windows ME! My computer allows me to edit and save all of my photos.
Spring says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to stay connected without actually having to talk to people. (introvert)
Kate says
WINDOWS ME!
I really like the fact that I can share photos instantly on my computer. It really helps me keep up with family that I don’t see very often.
Annmarie says
Window me!!
Use my iPhone for everything from email, e reader to GPS.
Amber says
Windows Me Please!
Shauna Fisher says
WINDOWS ME! Such an awesome giveaway! I just love having everything at my fingertips. Especially educational games for the kids!
susan says
Window Me! and let me use that beauty to teach reading to my son with Down syndrome. He would love to practice his reading on that cool tablet. And there are so many apps to download that teach reading.
Judith Johnson says
WINDOWS ME because I travel a lot and the Surface and Windows Phone will allow me to easily keep up with my family, my friends, and my favorite blogs so easily. Thnaks for the chance to win.
Krystle says
Windows me!! I love the convenience of being able to check work email at 2:00 am without firing up the old desktop!
Katie W says
Windows me! I love keeping up with my social networks on the go:)
Kelly says
Windows Me! I am a dance teacher and could really use it in my classroom for music/videos, etc!
Heather says
WINDOWS ME!
My favorite thing about having a smart phone is being able to catch up on all the blogs I follow! :)
Marnie Blum says
WINDOWS ME! I would absolutely be lost without my calendar! I love that I can enter an event or appointment in one spot and it appears on all my devices. Plus the ability to “invite” others to the event means no one has an excuse for not knowing about it! Love this modern technology!
Becky says
Windows Me!
I don’t have a tablet and I would love yo check my Yhl updates on a new phone! :)
Alison H. says
WINDOWS ME! I love the ability to store photos and check out IG of course, but seriously I need it for email on the go & Dropbox!
Jason Mettler says
WINDOWS ME
Ivonne Lopez says
Windows Me! While I have a smartphone (iPhone) I would love a Surface for doing more work-related tasks, and also for browser-testing and gaming (haha). Smartphones/tablets enable me to stay connected all the time! I love to be able to have all the little facets of life within my grasp. :)
Tablets are just the coolest! Thanks for the opportunity!
Margie says
Windows me! Love my phone for email on the go!
Michelle says
Windows me! I have to have email!
Xo
Hillary says
WINDOWS ME!! I use mine all the time for on the go photos!
Jacelyn says
WINDOWS ME! I’m military and live far from my family, so my computer is used to communicate, edit and send photos, and generally keep in touch!
Lindsay says
WINDOWS ME!
Love bringing a tablet with me for travel–I’m on planes a lot and carrying around actual books seems like an ancient idea to me now.
Lindsey Schacherer says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love my iphone because it makes sharing pictures of my son with my parents so easy.
Amanda Johnson says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to check my email or do a blog update while out and about. And I can’t lie… playing games on my phone eases the boring moments of the day!
Tina says
WINDOWS ME
I love reading all my favorite blogs on my tablet and phone.
Beth W. says
WINDOWS ME
I think the most invaluable thing about my iphone is that it is so multipurpose. It frees up a lot of space when you can carry your pitch pipe/flashlight/map/camera/notepad/encyclopedia/etc. all in one device!
Craig says
Windows me!
My filing cabinet is a dangerous area where things go to disapear. Knowing I have older receipts and things stored on my computer gives me some piece of mind. of course I should probably back them up…
Lori Lascombe says
Windows me! My son would go bananas over this!
Jan says
Windows me! I don’t have a tablet, but would love to make my landscapes designs portable.
Jennifer says
Windows Me!
Love the iphone and Google Maps. I’ve been saved from the ghetto a time or two.
Rebekah says
WINDOWS ME!
Dana says
WINDOWS ME! I love staying connected to my family and sharing everyday pics with them!
Melanie P says
Windows me!
I rarely use a regular computer at home, but my smart phone does everything a new mom loves — takes photos, Facebook to share with family, activity logging app to track all those diaper changes, and games to keep mama occupied during 3am feedings.
Elise says
Windows Me! We don’t have tv so use our computer to watch shows and movies.
Sara says
Windows me please! I can’t imagine not having constant access to news!
natalie says
Windows me! Pinterest! When I feed my 8 month old, I’m all over it! The pinterest app on my phone is awesome!
Scott says
WINDOWS ME!
I would have to say that my phone is the most invaluable device to me. I use it daily to check my email, the news, and the weather.
Carrie S says
WINDOWS ME!
I love using my tablet on the go! Makes it so easy to always be connected.
Melanie Lefeld says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing on my computer are the pictures of my boys and our family! I paid good money to have my hard drive recovered after it crashed just to get the pictures back … and now, I have carbonite to back it all up … oh the lessons learned! :)
THANKS!
Linda says
Windows Me! Yes Please! My computer is my lifeline to daily activities with out of town family! Smart phones are not part of my life, so my computer it my window!
Jessica J says
WINDOWS ME!! The most invaluable thing my phone does is keep all my contacts. I would only know six or seven phone numbers if my phone disappeared.