***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.
Kensi says
WINDOWS ME!
Calendar on my phone helps me stay organized!
Melanie Stevens says
Windows me!!! My phone and tablets r a must have for me for my emails, blogs and interest!!! I’m obsessed
Melanie Stevens says
Pinterest lol
Lori B says
WINDOWS ME!
My Kindle Fire has been the tech of choice to take on vacations. I can check email, read books, entertain my son, and keep my current knitting patterns available, all on one device.
Erin says
WINDOWS ME! A tablet is great for late night Facebooking-emailing-Netflix-watching!
Amanda says
Windows me!
I really want to be able to read books on a larger screen than my phone. Seems like I have to turn a page every 2 sentences!
Gwen says
Windows Me!
Please?
Vivian says
Windows me! My phone keeps me sane!!!
Laura says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I love the convenience of my tablet. I can take it anywhere I want
Andrea says
Windows me!! I desperately need a smart phone to check email on the go!
Laura says
WINDOWS ME!
We would love to have a tablet for learning on the go! It’s amazing how much stuff you can learn from a 5 minute You Tube tutorial!
Rebekah says
Windows Me!! I love having everything I need at my fingertips no matter where I am!!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME! I always check my email when I’m on my phone!
Kim Helms says
Windows Me! I love having a tablet for emails and reading blogs!
Eliza says
WINDOWS ME!
In all honesty, as nice as it is to be able to check e-mail/FB/news from my phone, the most important part is the fact that my kids’ schools can always get in touch with me easily in case of sickness or emergencies (and there have been some!).
Allie says
Windows me! I can’t live without the calendar that syncs between all of my gadgets…without it I’d be lost (literally and figuratively).
Kate W. says
Windows Me!!! I can’t live without my photos-they remind me of the good times when I’m feeling down. I go through my phone at least once a day to look at my favorites!
Amelia says
Windows me! I have EVERYTHING I’ve ever written stored on my computer!
Megan says
WINDOWS ME
I don’t have a smart phone but would love to be able to check for coupons and sales on the go.
Holly says
WINDOWS ME! I am a needy grad student!
Kelly S says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without my phone… I use it to text, email and of course keep up to date with young house love!
Brian says
WINDOWS ME!
I couldn’t live without DIY advise right at the touch of a finger! I use my phone all the time to get fix-it info.
Ginger says
I love the “portability” of my laptop!
Gail Shochet says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet has gotten me through many hours of enforced downtime since I became chronically ill. I can read library books, watch movies, and stay connected with friends on the days I’m too exhausted to get out of bed.
Kate says
Windows me! I want to carry my photos everywhere.
Amy says
WINDOWS ME! I love all my pics on my computer!
Caitlin says
WINDOWS ME! being able to take 1000 pictures of my dog a day!
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that I am able to check my email where ever and when ever I want to. It’s just so convenient!
Julie says
WINDOWS ME!
I need my email and my pandora!
April Wheeler says
WINDOWS ME!
The most invaluable thing? Everything! It seems life revolves around computers, phones, or internet in general. Does Amazon sell extra life time? Does it come with my prime membership?
OnMon says
Windows Me! I love the e-reader I’ve loaded with project Gutenberg novels on my Android phone, but the screen is a tad bit tiny.
Angie H. says
WINDOWS ME!
I heart the Joss & Main app on my iphone. Plus groupon, livingsocial, and amazon local.
Heather says
Windows me! I like to go on the tablet when the kids go to bed and play their games…haha. They are addicting!
Christine says
Windows Me! Perfect for going on rounds at the hospital.
Julie says
Windows me!
I would die without being able to use the maps on my phone for directions!
Andrew Gaweda says
Windows Me! Keeping up with my family and friends from my home country!
Maya says
Windows me!!!
I use my phone for everything! Email, Facebook & web surfing.
Amanda says
Windows Me! If not for my iPhone my sons first year of life might not have been documented. And I’m addicted to Facebook.
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME! My iPhone runs my life. Like the whole thing.
Gabriela C. says
Windows ME! Being able to share pictures and videos with family that live in a different country
Bonita says
Windows me!!! I would love to win this.
Kimbercrafts says
Windows me! My Kindle helps keep me entertained when I am nursing my baby in the wee hours of the morning!
Amber Jacob says
WINDOWS ME!
What I love the best? Be able to keep in contact , always!!! And checking this blog daily! My fiancé and are are going on 2 and a half months of waiting for our house to close, seeing this blog makes me want to start so badly!
Christine says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to use it at the gym to watch tv or just surf the net.
Olivia says
Windows Me!! Right now (because I’m 7 months pregnant) the track my pregnancy apps are invaluable to me!! LOVE knowing how this little one is growing!!
Lori says
WINDOWS ME oh my! I would love to win!
Pictures pictures pictures!
Val says
Windows me!
Allows me to read all of the blogs I follow, like YHL ;)
Stephanie G. says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to look up new and interesting things!
karlee says
Windows me!!
I couldnt edit my photos without my computer!
Erin G says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my computer for a lot of things, but especially spell check! Also, it is so much better to use a computer for charting over paper charts!
Jordan says
Windows Me!!!!! I’m not sure I’d survive without my phone. I think my favorite thing is always having a camera on me now.