***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.
molly says
Windows ME! The best part is the convenience and the easy access to staying connected with far away relatives!
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME! I love checking instagram on my phone…exciting life, I know!
Melissa says
Windows me!
What don’t I love about my ipad?!
Chloe R. says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely keeping my digital photos organized, and letting me keep up with my favorite blogs! :)
jackie walters says
Your blog is my favorite reason for having my laptop.My husband and I are going to see our grandkids and would love to see them enjoy such a fabulous new “toy”.
Meredith says
WINDOWS ME!!
My daughter loves using my phone to play games on long care rides. It keeps her entertained and she’s learned her ABC’s and counting while we ride :)
Amy says
Windows Me! I can’t go without checking my email at least every 5 minutes! I must think I’m important or something :)
Jen says
Windows Me!
Most invaluable… child entertainment. It will always get us through a wait for the doctor, extra long wait at a restaurant, even entertainment while waiting on a wedding that was delayed.
Holly P. says
WINDOWS ME!
As a photo lover I love the ability to take, store, edit and post or email my photos from my devices.
Mary says
Windows me…..tablet is invaluable at calming a screaming toddler – PRICELESS!!
Rebecca says
WINDOWS ME!
I use my phone as a planner and would be lost without that calendar!
Christine says
WINDOWS ME!! The most invaluable thing that I use my smart phone for? To know what time it is!
Laura Mahoney says
WINDOWS ME
Email, FB and my kindle app are essentials on my phone. My computer is essential for viewing and organizing pics.
Kristy says
Windows Me! I love the quick start up and internet access that I get out of my kindle fire, Much faster than waiting for my laptop to come out of hibernation and connect.
Tiffany says
Windows me! I love my ebooks!!
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME! I’m obsessed with staying connected with my family in Tennessee while my husband and I live down in Florida.
Kristi says
WINDOWS ME…..All it needs is a YHL button!
Adam Hurst says
Windows me so I can do business from home or on the go.
TLR says
WINDOWS ME! I love that I can bring my tablet to bed and quickly check my emails from my nightstand during insomnia attacks.
Thanks for the contest!
Kate says
WINDOWS ME!
Being able to access info I need for rounds (medicine info, complications, etc) in the hospital is a huge time saver, rather than having to find an available computer, sign on, wait 10 mins to load my settings, and then finally googling my inquiry! I think having docs use tablets will totally help ease the transition to all computer records without sacrificing patient time!
Melba says
WINDOWS ME please!
I love being able to watch all of my movies and tv shows!!
Nina says
WINDOWS ME!
I am addicted to Instagram and use every free minute to check up on the photos people I follow post. A lot of them are friends and it’s great to see what they are up to…
Abby says
Windows me! I love having access to a map at all times. Can’t tell you how many times that’s saved me!
jackie walters says
Hi again,Left a comment but forgot to say windows me pleasw e.We are going to go see the grandkids and would love to see them enjoy such a neat negw invention. I so enjoy your blo
Kristi says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having all my books on one device. I’m constantly having to wait with my job, and it’s a great time waster.
Heidi NL says
WINDOWS ME!! I am LOST without my phone and computer. It keeps me organized since I am always on the go with my job.
Clara says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone is my go to camera. Catching those random moments of my daughter are priceless. It’s my go to camera even more now that I have a newborn. Those little smiles only last about a second…rushing to the real camera is not an option most of the time.
Dan says
Windows me! As a lifelong Milwaukee Brewers fan, I love being able to check scores from my phone.
chelseyadele says
Windows me!!! I love sharing photos of my kids with their grandparents & otherfamily that dont live near us!
Sally Waldon says
WINDOWS ME! I love my current phone for capturing amazing and sometimes forgetful moments with my camera. Just the other night we put it on slideshow mode and watched little moments from our life over the past few years…
Samantha Tucker says
WINDOWS ME!
The best thing my phone does for me is letting me check email and twitter on the go!
Jo Barker says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love having easy access to my phone!
Andrea says
WINDOWS ME! Playing Candy Crush Saga!
Megan says
WINDOWS ME!
I would love a tablet to do some more reading and games and checking out my favorite websites!
dana says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love to take my kindle on vacation. Much lighter than carrying around my stack of books!!
michelle says
windows me!
I like my email on my phone, but I love love my pinterest app:)
Tiffany says
WINDOWS ME!
I’ve never owned a tablet, but I would love this to access emails and read on the go!
Charlie says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t go far in life at all without my phone ~ entertains the kids in the car, provides music for ALL parts of my life, but the favorite thing is snapping way more pics than I did when I had to dig out the actual camera! :)
Andrea says
WINDOWS ME! I telecommute, so my computer is essential for connecting with my work and my coworkers.
Kathleen says
Windows me!
I can’t think of a better use for an internet enabled mobile device than settling arguments with Google. It’s the best.
Courtney says
WINDOWS ME!
I have a little photo obsession. We have a great camera and I have been playing around photographing our two sweet little girls, so my computer is really a photo storing/editing/sharing machine!
Leesha Cermak says
WINDOWS ME!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! That I can Google anything anytime anywhere!
Brandy says
Windows Me!!
Facetime and Text Messaging…being able to reach someone no matter where you are is amazing.
Tiffany says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love having less to store. Using my kindle to read and my computer to store photos, means less clutter around my house. :)
Jessica M J says
Windows Me! I would be lost without my phone, constantly checking email, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
LeeAnn says
WINDOWS ME! Actually I still carry a flip phone circa 2003. My “smart phone” is to call my sister and have her sleuth out the info I need (movie times anyone?) by using her smart phone. I don’t think this operating procedure is sustainable in the long term. :)
Rachael says
WINDOWS ME!
I would love to say it was having my emails, calendar, phone calls and internet all in one place. But, embarrassingly, what I love best about a smart phone can be summed up in two words….Candy Crush.
Katy von Kuhn says
Windows Me, pretty please! Considering that I work two jobs, as well as having a husband and a pup to care for, there is no way in all the world that I could manage life without my phone/iPad/laptop. Emailing and calendars are the most important! (And the game Ruzzle to keep me sane). :)
Danyelle says
WINDOWS ME
I like being able to share and store my pictures and check my email on the go.