***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.
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME!
Facebook and email – they are this stay at home mom’s connection to the world and the family that we live far away from!
Marie says
WINDOWS ME!
I can look up anything at a moment’s notice…
What’s that guys name from so-and-so movie…done!
What hair color would look best with corpse-like skin (disclaimer: I’m really pale)…done!
Where can I get a super cute bathing suit on sale…done!
Jenny says
Windows me! I guess my blog reader…because the rest of my stuff (work email, personal email) I can get on my phone. But my laptop is pretty old in dog-years, a newbie would be nice!
Diane Montgomery says
WINDOWS ME! I love reading emagazines and blogs in bed,
Heather Hazen says
WINDOWS ME… I am in need of a major upgrade… from my PC and T-mobile “smarter-than-me-stupidphone”
Megan says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely love having access to all my photos!! It’s so great to be able to take them with me wherever I go!
Heather Hazen says
Most valuable thing to me is the camera on my phone. … and being able to post it to facebook without downloading to the PC and then uploading to fb.
Adelia says
WINDOWS ME!
Remote controlling my desktop from my laptop is so convenient! I can also fix some issues on my mom’s computer while via remote control!
Jenny Hochstetler says
Windows Me! I do not have a smartphone or tablet…yet, but I would like being able to take good pictures whenever.
Dana says
WINDOWS ME!! I would absolutely curl up and die without my laptop. I use it for everything. Playing games, socializing, paying bills, and as a e-reader.
MollyS says
WINDOWS ME! Definitely need the laptop to check email wherever and whenever! Thanks!
Kaye says
I would be lost without the picture-taking capabilities of my phone! Its an easy way to document your life.
Corinne says
WINDOWS ME!!!! The most important thing to me is how it holds my photos!
Sarah S says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to facetime friends and family!
Ari says
Windows me! Checking my email, getting directions, my calendar, books to read during long flights, movies to watch during long flights, reading my favorite blogs on the bus…what don’t I use my tablet and smart phone for?
Sarah S says
WINDOWS ME! I would literally be lost without the gps maps! And I also love to facetime with my friends and family!
MandyP says
WINDOWS ME! My fave thing about my iPhone is that I can access email AND Facebook (both of which I would be lost without)!
Valenti says
WINDOWS ME!
I actually make my living off of my computer!
I do artwork every day, and without it (and my favourite art program of choice, SAI), I wouldn’t even be able to live on my own at 23! But I was blessed by God with a gift, and I use it every day. Without my computer, I’d be lost!
Audrey Moore says
Windows me!!!
Christian says
WINDOWS ME!
Communication! It’s all about keeping in touch with friends and family!
Andrea says
Windows Me! Neither a tablet nor a smartphone owner here… but I am addicted to my little netbook, couldn’t get any work done without it! I’ve written one book on it already and have about half of another book to go…
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME!
I love the ability to have reading material at my fingertips, without bulk, so that when I have a little bit of time, I can dive in!
angela maness says
Windows ME! Work is very flexible for me, and my mobile devices let me stay connected when I need to work from home, run an errand, or travel.
Steph says
WINDOWS ME! I love it for e-books because I’m a book nerd at heart!
V says
WINDOWS ME!
Photo editing + shopping~
Sharon says
I love being able to read while on vaca and not bring lots of books along. Also, love getting email on my phone while out of the house.
Dayna says
Windows Me!!! I want to see clearly and be organized!! :-)
Courtney says
Windows me! Our tablet keeps the bug occupied as a last resort.
Christina says
WINDOWS ME!
Photos/Movie projects and of course, checking out Young House Love everyday!
Sam says
Windows me!!
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME!! I love being able to get emails on the go. Also the hands free service to dial numbers, get directions or look up fun new restaurants while driving. Makes life a breeze!
Tom says
WINDOWS ME
The internet is the biggest feature of my computer allowing me access to mountains of information on almost any topic I can dream up.
Emily S says
Windows me!! I’d have to say that the GPS and maps function on my phone is the most useful. I do love the social networking apps, the games, and the camera, but being able to look up locations and routes and traffic conditions has made my life so much easier. I’m pitiful when it comes to directions, so with my phone by my side, I’ll never get lost!!
Carol says
WINDOWS ME! Never enough computers in the house
Holly Makowski says
WINDOWS ME! Email and photo storage are the big ones for me!
GJ says
Windows Me!!
Katharine says
Windows me!
I never thought I would be a person who moved on from books, but I now am addicted to my e-reader. It’s so much easier on my eyes and convenient too.
Melody says
WINDOWS ME :) I love being able to lock at e-mail on the go and work on things so easily away from home. :) Thank you for the contest!
Erin says
Windows Me!
I’m an e-mail addict. I never get anything really important, but I can’t… stop… checking… my in-box!
Anita says
WINDOWS ME! I’d have to say my email.
Lexi says
Windows Me!! I haul cook books into the grocery store.. maybe this would be more beneficial for my ingredients list :)
samantha says
Windows Me!!!!
Shelby says
WINDOWS ME! Pre toddler days I would have said I loved being an,e to read ebooks on the go, but with a toddler I have to admit my favorite thing is Netflix…Curious George makes a fabulous babysitter in a pinch.
Sandy says
WINDOWS ME! Couldn’t live without my calendar on phone.
Katie N. says
WINDOWS ME! I really only use my phone for photos but my computer contains my life…music, videos, passwords, inspirational quotes, pictures, scanned letters and card, everything I deem important. I don’t have an e-reader or tablet so that interests me a lot!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME! The best thing my computer does for me is let me write papers for school from anywhere in the house :)
Mayra P. says
Windows me! I’d be lost without my phone. I use it to keep in touch with my family be it through phone calls, texts or emails so not having my phone with me is not an option.
Sue J. says
WINDOWS ME (email and pix, most definitely!)
Mandy S says
WINDOWS ME
I would have to say being able to access the internet at the drop of a hat, and also having Google Maps that are in real time.
Total life saver!!
Sara says
Windows me!
The most important thing I do is take pictures with my phone. I love being able to snap at a moments notice and always have the access of a camera without lugging around my good digital.