***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.
lisa says
WINDOWS ME! Keeping my calendar with me is such a lifesaver!
Jenny says
WINDOWS ME!
Texting on the phone is the best way to communicate with my teenage boys who are always on the go!
Melissa B. says
Windows Me!!! I love that my phone also serves as my camera and I am able to have all the pictures of my daughter with me no matter where I go.
April says
Windows Me! I love my phone because I always have my calendar reay when activities pop up!
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME! I heart my Kindle app! It’s a book nerd’s best friend!
Nicole Grove says
WINDOWS ME!
I honestly don’t know what I’d do without my tablet! It goes everywhere with me and is my e-reader, kid entertainer, and work companion in one! We have all Apple gear, but I definitely wouldn’t say no to trying this out!
Susan says
WINDOWS ME!
Email on the go is my must have since I work from home but can run errands while staying in touch.
Lauren says
WINDOWS ME! I don’t know what I’d do without having Google handy all the time!
Maggie says
WINDOWS ME
I love having one device that does EVERYTHING in my purse – camera; calendar; alarm clock; to do list; game system; book shelf; TV/VCR; mail; notepad…I could go on, but it would get tiresome. Needless to say – the ability of computing to put all that functionality in one small space is what boggles my mind most, and makes me most grateful.
Katharine says
Windows me! My tablet is my kitchen must-have. I use it to reference recipes while cooking and to catch up on my favorite tv shows while I wash dishes!
stephanie says
WINDOWS ME!
My laptops holds all my precious pictures!
Jess says
Windows Me!
I’d be lost without my phone. I’m constantly on facebook.
Katie F says
WINDOWS ME! I would be lost without my many podcasts to listen to during work and on the train.
Eric H. says
WINDOWS ME!!
I am a book junkie and love having a ton of books to choose from on vacations.
Renata says
WINDOWS ME My favorite thing on my phone is still texting. I love sending a note to let someone know I am thinking of them.
Angel p says
Windows me!
I love my tablet for reading the news and reading books.
Morgan says
WINDOWS ME! Traveling, alone and with kids, is infinitely easier with tablets and smartphones.
Lindsay M. says
Windows Me!!
I love to be able to take pictures on my iphone whenever the moment strikes me. I would have missed capturing some great moments with my kiddos!
Abby says
Windows Me! Internet surfing & blog reading are where it’s at! The weather ap is pretty handy too!
Skittle says
Windows me! I would say the most invaluable thing my technology gives me is the ability to make lists. Those in addition to the ones I make on paper. :)
Mandy B. says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t know what I would do without my mobile devices. Being able to work from anywhere is amazing!
Kate Smith says
WINDOWS ME! My phone allows me to keep in touch with my three kids and my two Girl Scout troops. And my church activities. We homeschool and schedules are kept straight thanks to my computer and phone being connected.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Maria Ruiz de Somocurcio says
WINDOWS ME!
My phone is usually my camera everywhere I go. I always have it on hand and it has taken the most memorable moments of my son’s life. Thank God for it!!!
Amy says
Windows Me!
My phone allows me to keep up with emails while I’m in meetings, stay in touch with my son, check the weather, order food, listen to music, text…what doesn’t it do!? Seriously! Lost without it now.
Anne M says
WINDOWS ME! My tablet lets me videochat with my family all across the country so I don’t feel like we live 3,000 miles away!!
Lennea Perez says
Windows Me!!!!
I would be lost without my Kindle and the ability to read what I want when I want without the weight of a ton of books.
Thomas Coburn says
Windows Me! I’d be lost without facebook!
Melissa says
WINDOWS ME!
I don’t have a tablet or a smart phone, but I love checking out e-books from the library for my Kindle and reading them on the bleachers during my kids’ karate and gymnastics classes.
Cori says
WINDOWS ME!
Acting as a camera for the thousands of pics I take of my little girl =)
Courtney says
Windows Me!
I love looking at all the photos on my phone!
Aimee Clayton says
WINDOWS ME…My phone calls my Mom, that’s pretty darn invaluable.
Kathy Z says
WINDOWS ME!!
I love pictures. Storing them, viewing them.
Alanna says
WINDOWS ME! Must have my computer so I can research and plan my garden for the summer, plus I’ve got to catch up on Drag Race every week!
Danielle C says
WINDOWS ME!
Photos of my family!
Mackenzie says
Windows me! I love being able to throw my tablet in my purse sooo handy.
Angela says
Windows me, please! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Dayla says
WINDOWS ME!
Gotta have the reader for travel and the phone (for everything)!
Amanda says
WINDOWS ME
Our pictures for sure. Although I do still have book reports from 10th grade that can probably be deleted – I need to hide those oldies from ever seeing the light of day again.
Nicole says
WINDOWS ME
It would be amazing to upgrade from my very old windows laptop to the Surface! It would certainly lighten my load on my long walk to work!
Darlene says
WINDOWS ME!!! I love these for traveling. Gotta have books!
Erin says
WINDOWS ME! Love my blog access. :)
Shelly says
WINDOWS ME! hands down…email on phone. i don’t know how i ever survived without it!!!
Sarah says
WINDOWS ME! Photos, photos, photos! I take them, store them, share them, send them, etc.!
Kelly says
WINDOWS ME!!
A laptop is all we have, so an added tablet would help out a lot!
Katie says
WINDOWS ME!!! It is a must have for email and networking on the go. :-)
Stacy S says
WINDOWS ME!
I love my smart phone because I’m able to capture all the wonderful moments, either photos or videos of my adorable, absolutely hilarious 3 year old daughter. If I didn’t have my smartphone I can’t imagine all the moments I would have missed capturing.
Emily says
Windows Me!
I love stealing my fiance’s smart phone to check pinterest!
Olivia M says
WINDOWS ME!
Jenn says
WINDOWS ME!
I love that my laptop lets me work from anywhere instead of being tied to the office!
Christy says
WINDOWS ME! It stores all of my contact information! But, my latest invaluable tool on the phone is the calendar!