***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.
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to pull out my tablet when I’m bored in a waiting room! :)
Anne Shade says
WINDOWS ME!
I keep all my to do lists and calendar on my phone/tablet. Wouldn’t have any idea what I was doing without it.
Jayson says
WINDOWS ME! Please pick me so i can throw away my boring Apple products :)
Sanam says
WINDOWS ME! My computer is invaluable because it has ALL of my photos. It’s so easy to sort, search and share- I can barely remember the days before digital photography :0)
Samantha Hunter says
WINDOWS ME! I love having GPS and navigation on the go – I have ZERO sense of natural direction, so being able to drop a pin where I park and navigate back, or just look up how close I am to something is so nice! I’d probably be a missing persons without GPS.
Larry Doyle says
WINDOWS ME!
My tablet lets me check out Young House Love wherever I am.
Micha says
Windows Me! Skype-ing with family who lives on the other side of the US. My son always asks to talk to ‘Mimi’!
Meghan says
WINDOWS ME! I love being able to download, edit and upload all my pictures!
Samantha says
WINDOWS ME! I can’t live without being able to catch up on my blogs :) All of the inspiration has been sooo helpful when making our first house our own.
Bridget says
WINDOWS ME! I would have a hard time getting anywhere without google maps- on my computer or my phone!
Annie says
WINDOWS ME!
I have our budget on the computer, which eases my mind of less math.
erin says
WINDOWS ME
Helps me stay organized.
Jill says
Windows me! I love being able to take and send pictures with my phone – I probably would never take pictures otherwise!
Megan says
Windows me! I love the portability because I’m always checking my email or fb! I like a tablet because its better for viewing pics than my phone.
gigi17 says
Windows me! Can’t live without my e-reader function or without instagram photo app =)
cate says
Window me!!
Jen says
Windows me! Definitely reading books and my favorite blogs.
Careen says
WINDOWS ME! I like using it for directions or Yelp when on the go.
Rachel says
Windows Me! Love packing the e-reader on vacation!!!
Farah says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without my calendar and reminders!
jeff says
windows me!
i love to cook so recipes and keeping lists of stuff to get at the grocery store is super handy.
Kate says
WINDOWS ME! My phone gets me from point A to point B– which is pretty crucial for me, since I’m hopeless without a map!
Heather says
WINDOWS ME!! Just keeping up with email and facebook on the phone. I was always behind when I had to wait until I got to a computer…never seemed to happen.
Jessica says
WINDOWS ME! I would love to have a windows phone just like my hubby!
Kat says
WINDOWS ME! Maps of everything in my pocket! And the internal GPS. I used to get lost in my driveway!
Ashley T says
WINDOWS ME! I couldn’t survive as a mom of 3 and an at-home production manager of a publishing company without being able to check e-mail on the go!
Kristin says
WINDOWS ME!
I love being able to do school work anywhere!
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t own a computer so I rely on my phone to do everything from grocery lists, facebook, banking….can’t function without it!
meggan says
Windows me! Being able to check online for directions or other info is invaluable!
Lindsay Jeffcoat says
Windows Me! I would be LOST (literally) without being able to use the maps/directions app on my phone!
Amberly says
Windows me! I love having my to-do lists handy wherever I go!
jp says
Windows Me!
I like being able to access my library’s digital holdings with the Overdrive app on my iPod touch.
emma says
WINDOWS ME!- definitely the best thing is keeping simple work tasks/information moving while away from the office. Crisis can be averted or mitigated unlike ever before.
Daniel says
WINDOWS ME! I would like a tablet one for long car rides to help keep me occupied..
Kim says
Windows me!
Sally says
WINDOWS ME!! GPS on my phone is a lifesaver!
Allie says
WINDOWS ME! Please!
I would be lost without my smartphone – it organizes my entire life: calendar, email, photos, music, reminders.
Jennifer B. says
WINDOWS ME!
My calendar is my lifeline.
Emily says
Windows me! I think streaming video is the most fantastic thing. My ‘portable TV’/ipad now makes tasks like washing dishes, sweeping and folding laundry totally bearable because the entertainment comes with me.
Cheri Bynum says
Windows me! our tablet entertains our 4 year old daughter in a pinch
Annie says
Windows me! I love my tablet for road trips.
Cait B says
WINDOWS ME!
and I love e-reader capabilities. My iPod has apps for every e-reader there is and I think I’m to 200 books that fit in my pocket! (Including yours)
rachael says
WINDOWS ME!!!
the most valuable thing my computer does for me is enable me to edit/photoshop my family photos!
Jenn Cooley says
Windows me!!! Absolutely it’s all about the photos:storage, editing and sharing! My PC and phone are invaluable!
Shannon says
WINDOWS ME! My phone gives me email updates on the go, which is super valuable as a freelance writer and editor. I can jump on job opportunities no matter where I am!
janem says
WINDOWS ME! My computer allows me the flexibility to work from home…um, so I can keep up with my family’s never ending laundry pile. On second thought, is that a good thing?
Charlotte says
WINDOWS ME- I love being able to access my emails on my phone on the go- that way there is never a huge backlog when I get to my computer
Jen says
WINDOWS ME!
I love just being able to have whatever information I need always wth me! Whether that’s the location of the nearest coffee shop or help with a stats question!
Claire says
WINDOWS ME!
Camera and book all in one! and emergency kid toy! Lifesaver!
Phoebe says
WINDOWS ME!
Love the convenience of having my phone so I can take pictures on the go!