***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.
Donna says
WINDOWS ME!!!
Donna says
Oh and I love reading on my Kindle Fire!
Shanta Whitaker says
WINDOWS ME! My computer allows me to take notes in class. Graduate school has gotten pretty high tech over the years. I am used to paper and pen…lol
kay b says
WINDOWS ME
Email on the go!!!
Alyssa says
Windows me! I love the portability of my phone and that I can check email, instagram, and FB when ever, where ever.
Dani Meyer says
WINDOWS ME!
I live off of my iPad for easy to blog photos and videos with no cables to mess with!
Catherine says
Window me! I love being able to read on the go without lugging a ton of books. Plus my tablet is perfect for entertaining my toddler in a pinch!
Dawn F says
WINDOWS ME!!
Katie P. says
WINDOWS ME! It let me keep track of time!
Dawn F says
Most valuable is the ability to stay in touch with family and friends! Thanks!
Tim says
WINDOWS ME!!
Jamie says
Windows Me!
I’ll just come out and admit it: I am a planner. I plan EVERYTHING ahead of time, and if things don’t go as planned, I feel a little discombobulated. So having my calendar on my tablet is a major necessity. It’s so nice to be able to carry my ever-changing and extremely busy schedule everywhere.
Christine says
Windows me! I love being able to check email and pinterest anytime thanks to my phone and tablet.
Tim says
I can stay in touch with my business when I’m out of the office on the go! Thanks!
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!! I love having the ability to check my email and surf the internet on the go.
Bethany M says
Windows Me! -The biggest thing I use my computer for is photo editing…that and checking my favorite blogs, of course! ;)
tinaehb3 says
WINDOWS ME! I love that my husband and I can sync our schedules using our cell phones.
Michaela says
Windows Me!! I love that my calendar and all my lists are in one place on my Kindle. Then my iphone can see all the same lists and calendar too! No more lost lists!
Aaron says
WINDOWS ME! My phone allows me to talk to my wife when we can’t be together!
Kylie W. says
WINDOWS ME!
Having “me” time is essential to break away from studies, house projects, and husband time! I love my games in my phone, and reading books on my tablet!!
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love being able to check my email instantly on the go on my phone. I have a job where opportunities arise and then disappear again in a matter of minutes so I need to have immediate access to email!
Kristin says
Windows me!
I love having access to email, Facebook, etc. whenever I need it!
Samantha says
Window me! I don’t know what I would do without ebooks and pinterest!
Sam M says
Windows Me! I love being able to have a mobile device with all of my calendars, contacts, and productivity schedules on it.
KENDRA says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to check emails and be connected to the world at all times on my iphone!
Hannah H. says
Windows me!! My computer lets me send email to the peopl eI love, which is absolutely the most important task it could do.
jviddy says
WINDOWS ME! I like to talk on my phone… imagine that!
Richard says
WINDOWS ME
I enjoy programming/developing and been wanting a Surface since they were first announced, just haven’t made the leap yet.
Courtney Parks says
Windows Me! I need to stay up on blogs!
Joya says
Windows me! I love the idea of not being tied to a desk instead I could get work done (or read my favorite blogs) in the living room with my family!
Alicia Sherman says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to access email for work and home, show pictures, and watch shows on the go!
amy says
WINDOWS ME!!
constant access to pinterest is a plus!
suzanne says
windows me!
being able to check my e-mail wherever I am is definitely the greatest convenience.
Lauren says
Windows Me!! My tablet organizes my life!
Terra says
Windows me! I need email!
Ryan says
Windows me!! I’m a MAC fanboy, so I’d love to give these a whirl and see what the fuss is about :)
Lisa C says
WINDOWS ME!!!! Photos on my phone have made life a bit easier.
Annie says
WINDOWS ME…I’m still toting around a heavy old laptop- no smart phone or tablet yet (graduate school wiped out my budget). I most appreciate and want to be able to check email (stay connected) and keep up with reading- blogs and academic papers. So excited about this give away!
Devon F says
WINDOWS ME! Snapping, organizing and sharing photos so quickly with my phone make my life so much easier and fun!
Caitlynne says
WINDOWS ME! I think my most valuable app is the Disney Jr. app because it keeps the toddler from throwing tantrums in inappropriate places like the doctor’s office.
Erin says
Windows me!! Kid entertainment when I need a minute to do something!!
Jeremy says
Windows me!
Meredith says
Windows Me!
Navigation! Is be lost without it (no pun intended).
Laurie says
WINDOWS ME! I want a smart phone so I can find out where I am when I’m in a new city and look up recipe ideas when I’m at the grocery or farmer’s market
Julie Anne in Seattle says
WINDOWS ME!!!
I read the paper and access news sites online. I think being connected to the world (the way a real newsprint paper, radio and TV used to serve)is the thing I need, need, need.
veronica hibbs says
Windows Me! I love being able to find information at the click of a button
Karen says
WINDOWS ME!
Definitely being able to have books on my tablet… :) So much easier than lugging a bunch of paperbacks around.
Victoria says
WINDOWS ME! I love my phone because I can read Young House Love on the go!
gregg says
windows me! I like to take photos on my phone and watch video clips on my laptop.
Mandi says
WINDOWS ME! I’m ashamed to admit it, but Candy Crush is so addicting.
Cathy says
Windows me! Text messages- what did we do before them!?