***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.
Christi says
Windows me! I’d hate to do without my e-reader… the amount of paperback clutter it cuts out of my life is amazing. Also the husband really appreciates the decrease in heavy boxes of books to carry when we move. :)
AshleyG says
Windows me! Reading blogs in bed. :)
Kim says
WINDOWS ME! I love storing photos and all my ppts for teaching – what would I do without them?? I love technology!!
Lauren C says
WINDOWS ME! As pathetic as it is, the pricing program on my computer for my job is invaluable. It would take me hours to do by hand what it calculates in 10 minutes.
Stephanie says
WINDOWS ME!
The most valuable thing my ipad does is let me have access to the internet anywhere I am.
Amanda says
Windows Me! My smartphone is attached to my side at the moment since it helps me track my nursing sessions for my lovely little boy (3 days old). :)
Kayleigh says
WINDOWS ME! My favorite thing to use my computer for is watching movies and shows online, but the most important thing I use it for is schoolwork. All of my classes require online submission of homework, and on top of that, my stats classes keep me on my computer all the time. There have been weeks when my stats programs have been open more than Facebook and Netflix combined, and that’s saying something. I had a week where my computer was acting up, and I thought I would fail a semester’s worth of classes for sure.
Beth F says
Windows me!!! My dh just decided he wants a tablet and this would be perfect to surprise him with. Oh do pick me!!!!!
Melissa R says
WINDOWS ME! The one feature of my phone I can’t live without is Google Maps for when I travel with work. I have a tablet but mostly I pull out the laptop because the tablet doesn’t do all the stuff I need it to, like full versions of Word and Excel.
Caitlin Davidson says
Windows Me! I love my work computer as it allows me to work from home instead of having to drive all the way into the office. I love my home computer for games, pictures, and keeping up with friends on facebook.
barbara says
Windows ME! I don’t have a smart phone or a tablet yet. Would love to wine one!
barbara says
oops – win one.
Dalia says
WINDOWS ME!
Facebook, instagram but most importantly my phone is my GPS!
MV says
WINDOWS ME I love my laptop for storing photos!
Anne J says
WINDOWS ME!
I love having an e-reader on my phone – means I’m never bored.
Madeline says
WINDOWS ME! I love having my e-reader with me at all times. I never mind sitting in traffic or waiting in line b/c I can always flip through digital mags, read a book, or check my email :)
Kristen says
WINDOWS ME!!! I have been a computer geek since I was in diapers. Lets say old school Oregon Trail-style geekyness. Now that we are in the heyday of the smart phone I have to say I need it for all aspects of my life. From my alarm clock in the morning, to work emails, schedules, groceries, and photos, I really don’t know how humans survived this modern life without these things. I hope I win, my first business will be installing Oregon Trail!!
Amy says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to store all of my pictures and make them into photo books.
Angela Lee says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone is my brain! It has all my phone numbers, emails and more importantly … PHOTOS! sorted by date and location. I can’t rely on my brain power to remember all these details anymore so my phone is my 2nd brain!
Becky B says
Windows me!! I have been drooling over the Surface since it came out.
I can’t live without Facebook. Or more accurately, the ability to upload pictures to Facebook. With an adorable 3.5 year old at home my phone is always at the ready to take that picture and share it with friends and family, most of whom live pretty far away from us.
Heather says
Windows me! Our tablet is great for surfing the web and reading favorite blogs :)
Karen says
WINDOWS ME!!! My iphone entertains the kiddos and allows me to keep in touch while on-the-go with friends and family! Priceless…
Katie says
Windows Me!! I can’t live without the constant access to e-mails and bank accounts (I love not having to keep a paper record check book anymore!)
Nicole says
Windows me! I love being able to take pictures with my cell phone. Before I always used to wish I had brought my camera with me to special events, now I can just snap a pic with my phone. Love it.
Adria says
Windows ME!!! My phone keeps tons of Pics of my 2year old!
Caroline Haynie says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to access my photos fast and easy!
Janel says
WINDOWS ME!
I would not be able to function without my iPhone and iPad. Sadly, I think I’d freak out more if I lost them vs. my wallet. I know, weird, but true.
#applejunkie
#lastlegaldrugs
Ashley says
Windows me!!! Definitely by far, he most invaluable service my computer does for me is store all my pictures of my daughter, Philamena (who shares the same b-day as Sherry’s).
:)
Lisa @ Paintbrush & Screwdriver says
Windows Me! My smartphone keeps me entertained if I’m stuck waiting somewhere, and I love being able to post to Facebook and Twitter on the go.
Melissa says
Windows Me!!
It’s a toss up between navigation, keeping up with e-mail, and entertaining my 4 year old.
Meg F. says
Windows Me!
Love being able to read all my favorite blogs on the go!
Sarah O says
WINDOWS ME!
The best thing my phone does is EVERYTHING. But I love having a camera on hand all the time.
jessica w says
“WINDOWS ME” GPS and email and music… should I keep going?!
Maria says
WINDOWS ME!
Storing all of my family photos!
Sarah McK says
WINDOWS ME!
Photos, photos, photos. I LOVE that I have such a great camera in my pocket at all times and can share photos of my little one with family with the touch of a button.
CJRogers says
WINDOWS ME
Amy says
Windows me!
I’m in the market for a tablet to entertain my 3 year old on an upcoming trip.
Brooke says
WINDOWS ME! Would love to continue to read BLOGS with a new tablet!!
Laura says
Windows me!! I absolutely love my e-books (I’m always reading!) on both my smart phone and my kindle!
cynthiasolc says
WINDOWS ME – my pc/phone keeps me connected to the internets!
Erin says
Windows me!
I must have it to coordinate calendars with my hubby, we barely have time to talk about our schedules so it is the only way we can handle it.
Chelsea says
Windows Me! I love how versitile they are, a smart phone can replace a book, ipod, notepad, calendar and netbook when I am packing for a trip. Thanks!!
Maggie says
WINDOWS ME!!! I’m in grad school and a tablet would be great for easily checking emails between classes!!
Lisa says
Windows me! I love being able to Skype/FaceTime with family!
Maggie says
Window’s Me! I would be lost without my calendar! I sync mine and my husbands so we can try to keep up with each, we both travel for work weekly.
Caitlin says
Windows me! And searching and navigating with maps apps is probably the most valuable thing I can do with my phone.
Callie says
WINDOWS ME!
I am constantly using my phone to check wikipedia and imdb! When I think of a random question I have to know the answer right away or it drives me crazy.
Karen says
Windows me! The most valuable thing my phone does for me is allow me to set alerts to calendar events. I can never forget a birthday or appointment – even a class at the gym – once I’ve entered it in my calendar!
Emily says
Windows Me!
Uhhh….it lets me read YHL everyday! Doy!
Also, it does not judge my mild to moderate pinterest addiction. :) Plus, being able to “Google” anything and everything makes life way WAY easier. You don’t realize it until the power goes out or a local cell tower is down…and suddenly, you’re lost!
Deandra says
windows me! My kids and I love looking through pictures.
Meg says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to check email and do a little work while my kids are at karate or soccer practice. Cuts down on my chatting with the moms and dads but helps me get to bed at a decent hour.