***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.
Cindy says
WINDOWS ME! I love storing my photos and books on my computer!
Jonel says
Windows me! Love my tablet for reading the forums or multitasking
Laura says
Windows me! I stay connected with far-away friends and family via the interwebs. Also, watching free HBO shows. :)
js says
WINDOWS ME!!
My husband and I use our computer to keep our schedules synced. We have our personal schedules posted to our own little group calendar. I know it seems small, but he travels a lot and I have a lot of appointments to keep track of, and this way even when we can’t be in the same city or even the same country I always know where he is and I worry less.
Brenda S says
WINDOWS ME. I love using my phone to stay connected with my family when I travel for work – we play games, text, send pics, twitter and even talk sometimes.
Suzie says
Windows me! I love that technology allows me to stay in nearly constant contact with my siblings and family even though we’re spread out all over the country and globe.
Shirley says
Windows me! I love being able to take pics of things I’m considering buying/inspiration spaces.
Maggie Martin says
Windows Me please!!!
I’m an artist and having something like this would really go to good use.
Jaclyn says
WINDOWS ME! So I can sneak some fun at work.
Sam says
WINDOWS ME! I recently cancelled my cable to save money and count on the smartphone to keep me up to date with sports scores on the go and even at home!
Erin says
WINDOWS ME!
I love taking the Internet with me everywhere.
David F. says
WINDOWS ME! My laptop is for managing photos and work, my phone is for reading news… would love a tablet to merge the two!
Traci C says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my laptop for the fact that it holds all my photos and I can take them with me wherever I go. Also for accessing the internet to read the Blog that I follow!
:-) I guess that goes for my phone as well.
Theresa says
WINDOWS ME!! Love to take and store pictures and record my family’s special moments so they can be enjoyed by future generations and know that my family and friends are a picture or phone call away!
Allison says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love being able to google wherever I am!
Jamie M says
WINDOWS ME!
I couldnt live without my maps app that gives me directions!
Courtney McIlwain says
WINDOWS ME This would be so great to have
Vee says
“WINDOWS ME”
My phone is wonderful because it stores all of the phone numbers I’ll never remember and has my calendar.
Leah says
Windows Me! I don’t have a smartphone yet (or a tablet), but I’m really hoping to use it to look up medical information on the go as I’m about to graduate medical school.
Kristy Swift says
WINDOWS ME! FUN TO BROWSE SITES WHILE IM IN THE CARPOOL LANE! MAKES IT WAY LESS PAINFUL!
Lucia says
WINDOWS ME! My laptop allows me to telecommute from home, saving me time to play with my 2 kiddos!
Erin S says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t know what I would do without being able to check my email at all times.
Lora Greene says
WINDOWS ME…I love the security of having my phone when I travel..If I get lost I have GPS..
Jenna says
WINDOWS ME!!! This is so basic, but I love, love being able to text! It’s the perfect cross between a phone call and email. I love it! I also love that I can look things up quickly with my boys when we are interested in something. Just read a book about otters and want to see them in action? Thank you, You Tube!
Melissa S. says
Windows Me!
My phone reminds me of all the stuff I have to do.
Elizabeth says
Windows Me! It’s how I stay connected on the go, snap pics, navigate new places, wake up and listen to music….I could go on and on!
Vincent says
WINDOWS ME
Best thing about my tablet and phone is keeping in touch and staying organized with regards to my family’s comings ang goings.
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I got an e-reader a few years ago and I haven’t looked back since. It’s so nice to not worry about wait times because I just pull out my e-reader and keep on reading!
Rachel says
Windows me!
I can’t stand not having email access. Thank goodness for smartphones!
Ida says
WINDOWS ME! Email and recipes
Beth says
Windows Me!
Maps!!! I have forgotten how anybody ever got anywhere without being able to look up directions on phone/PC.
Emma Lou says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Katelyn N says
WINDOWS ME! My ereader is great! I can borrow books without going to the library! FREE BOOKS!
Rachele says
WINDOWS ME!
I couldn’t live without my email, but of course I gotta have the web to keep up with all the blogs I read (YHL is the best!)
Jeremy says
WINDOWS ME
begot Window 2000
begot Windows XP
begot Windows Server 2004
begot Windows Vista
begot Window Server 2008
begot Windows 7
begot Windows 8
but where did Windows RT come From?
Casey @ thislittlechickpea says
WINDOWS ME!!
I hate to admit it, but I’m lost without my Facebook updates!
MIKE THOMPSON says
WINDOWS ME! Would love to check e-mail on the go and use the Surface in my classroom.
Teri says
Windows me! I love being able to multi task. Taking my phone wherever I go enables me to do just that.
Laura says
WINDOWS ME!
Keeping in touch with friends and processing photos of my little boy. :)
Janine says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t live without texting all day long! It’s the best way to get through the bored-at-work blues.
SarahCC says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I would be LOST without my phone! I do everything on it – email, Facebook, bank, read, pin, take photos, get directions and lose at Words with Friends. :)
Christine Duffy says
WINDOWS ME! My phone is the only way I can make it through my commute in the mornings and evenings. I can catch up on my Facebook Newsfeed or real news every morning and answer some work emails on the way home!
Jeremy says
WINDOWS ME
I’ve used, but will give Windows RT a try.
I run some odd programs on windows xp would be willing to see what this thing can do.
WINDOWS ME! says
I’m a graphic designer and photographer, so my computer is my primary tool (aside from my camera for photos). So without it I would have no job. Thanks, computer!
Briana says
WINDOWS ME!
The best thing about my computer is just having the ability to keep in touch with my far-flung favorite people. Nothing brightens my day more than getting to see what the people I love are up to!
Somer says
Windows Me! Maps, maps, maps, and directions!
Monica Howlett says
Windows Me! What a great way to “be cool” in font of my kids and also be one step ahead of them technology-wise,! :-D
Thanks for the chance! You guys rock!
Monica
Nate says
Windows me!
Jeremy says
WINDOWS ME…
I’ve tried, would give Windows RT a try.
Julia H. says
Windows me! I use my tablet at work: checking emails to learning apps with my special needs pediatric patients!